NC technology (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

NC-machines, struture and function
Programming basics
CAD/CAM system
Tooling and manufacturing methods
NC-machining
NC-sheet metal working
NC-measuring
Maintenance

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will understand
- the basic control structures of automated production units.
- the mechanical structure of a machine tool.
- how to programme a machine tool.

Content

- NC machines and structures
- Programme codes
- CAD/CAM systems

Materials

Lecture material and information
NC-tekniikan perusteet, Eero Pikkarainen
Koneistustekniikat, Maaranen Keijo
CNC Programming Handbook, Peter Smid
CAD/CAM Principles and Applications McGraw-Hill. Iowa USA

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory
Group study
Self study
Company visit

Student workload

Lectures and laboratory 45%
Self-study and group work 45%
Company visit 10%

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: The student knows the structure and programming of the NC machine

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: The student knows making with the NC processing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student can design the NC manufacturing process

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

Upon completion of the course, students will
- be knowledgeable basics of NC control
- understand the structure of NC machines
- understand machine tool programming
- understand NC manufacturing