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Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology (3 cr)

Code: KC25AB30100-3006

General information


Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 30.10.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Professional Studies in Technology

Teachers

  • Juho Yli-Suomu

Student groups

  • IEPIP22
    International Professional Studies
  • AUTE20KA

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.

Materials

Recommended or Required Reading
CNC Programming Handbook, Peter Smid. (3rd edition or newer). Industrial press. New York. ISBN 978-083113347-4
CAD/CAM Principles and Applications (3rd edition or newer). TheMcGraw-Hill. Iowa USA. ISBN 978-0-07-068193-4

Teaching methods

Student's Workload
Laboratory Exercises 40h
Practical work 40h

Student workload

Student's Workload
Laboratory Exercises 40h
Practical work 40h

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment Methods
- Supervised exercises
- Assignments
- Exam

Qualifications

Compurer Aided Manufacturing