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 parametres
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product

Students do programming assignments by using CAM-software.

Qualifications

Compurer Aided Manufacturing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (2-1)
Students are familiar with the basic nc-machine operations

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (4-3)
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)

Excellent (5)
As above. In addition, students will be able to use independently NC-machine workpieces manufacture and use CAM-software.

Materials

Pikkarainen E. 1999. NC-tekniikan perusteet. Helsinki Hakapaino Oy. pp. 170. ISBN 952-13-0452-9