CNC Mill

The student is introduced to the manufacturing process of computer numerical control milling. The CAD, CAM, CNC process is studied and experienced as the student brings a drawing file into a CNC program and produces a part. Terminology and history of automated machinery are studied through text readings and video presentations. Vocabulary definition, as well as written response to questions, reinforce the readings and video presentations. Student load sample .nc programs, verify them in a computer simulation, and cut the part in machineable wax. Challenge exercises have students design original parts, program the .nc code into the CNC program and machine the part on the mill. Automatic CAD/CAM process is the final challenge exercise in this module.

Resources: include 486 computer, Spectra CAM software, CNC Mill, machineable wax, Manufacturing Technology, Komacek, Lawson, Horton

Career Path Orientation: Computer Numerical Control Machinist, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Draftsman