Course Description:

This course covers an introduction to CNC programming through topics like CNC mill safety and operation, linear interpolation, circular interpolation, discrete robot communications, CNC machine workcells, and many more. Specific learning objective include: entering and editing a CNC program with a text editor; selecting the tool size for a CNC operation; programming a part path using circular interpolation; and the operation of a servo robot traverse axis.

Course Outline:

Introduction to CNC Programming, Basic CNC Mill Programming, Circular Interpolation, Robot Workstation

Course Segments:

Introduction to the CNC Mill, CNC Mill Programming, CNC Mill Simulation, CNC Mill Safety, Operating a CNC Mill, Linear Interpolation, Startup and Shutdown Blocks, Tooling Selection, Locating Zero, Absolute and Incremental Positioning, Circular Interpolation, Program Interpolation, Pausing CNC Programs, Robot Traverse Axis, Discrete Robot Communications, CNC Machine Discrete I/O, CNC Machine Workcell