Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology (3cr)

Objective

Students will understand the functions of numerically controlled (NC) machines. They will be competent in independently using and programming NC machines.

Content

- Types of NC machines and their functions
- Computerized production environment
- Using an NC machine and safety
- Attachment systems
- Tool systems
- Machining parameters
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product

Students do programming assignments manually and with the MasterCAM software.

Qualifications

Compurer Aided Manufacturing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are familiar with the basic nc-machine operations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

As above. In addition, students will be able to use the NC-machine workpieces with easy preparation. In addition, controls require error conditions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

As above. In addition, students will be able to use independently NC-machine workpieces manufacture and use CAM-software.