CNC Mill CPU Objectives
Activity 1
1-1 Explore the history of tools and machines.
1-2 Define CNC and its uses.
1-3 Consider the advantages of present day manufacturing.
1-4 Examine the importance of manufacturing technology in our world.
Activity 2
2-1 Identify a program.
2-2 Define geometry and discover how it relates it to CNC milling.
2-3 Find Cartesian coordinates on a grid.
2-4 View a presentation on precise measurement.
2-5 Explore a three-dimensional model showing X, Y, and Z
coordinates.
Activity 3
3-1 Explore several benefits of CNC technology.
3-2 Examine components of the spectraLight Mill.
3-3 Identify correct setup procedures for a milling project.
3-4 Mill out your first part.
Activity 4
4-1 Recognize how a program is developed.
4-2 Identify certain basic programming codes.
4-3 Explore the software used for controlling programs.
4-4 Develop a basic CNC program.
Activity 5
5-1 Explore how each line of a program can be examined during the
verification process.
5-2 Examine how tool compensation effects the outcome of a
part/design.
5-3 Develop an understanding of the importance of datum dimensioning
in part development.
Activity 6
6-1 Define circular interpolation and pocketing.
6-2 Determine the codes necessary to create arcs.
6-3 Graph and create codes for a program that includes arcs.
6-4 Begin developing a program containing circular interpolation.
Activity 7
7-1 Identify the stages in the design engineering process.
7-2 Determine ways in which mock-ups and prototypes are constructed.
7-3 Create a thumbnail sketch of a maze design for prototype purposes.
7-4 Datum dimension the maze you are designing.
7-5. Understand the responsibilities of mechanical engineers.
Activity 8
8-1 Develop a program from the design/coordinates you created in the
last activity.
8-2 Enter the program into the CNC Mill software.
8-3 Verify the program you created and have your work approved by the
instructor.
Activity 9
9-1. Mill out the maze prototype
9-2. Begin challenges to meet several high-level problem-solving
objectives
In Activity 15, students will take the
Vocabulary Test and the Post-test.
Activity
9
through
Activity 15
require students to complete challenges to meet numerous high level
problem-solving objectives. The objectives for the challenges in this CPU
include: Challenge 1
You will conduct research on a career of your choice in the
manufacturing field. Share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 2
You will develop a CNC program and mill out a part based on
Reference Drawing One and using cutter compensation techniques. Challenge 3
You will develop a CNC program and mill out a part based on
Reference Drawing Two and using sub programming techniques. Challenge 4
You will develop a CNC program and mill out a part based on
Reference Drawing Three and using plane commands. Challenge 5
You will develop a CNC program and mill out a part based on a
design/sketch of your own. Challenge 6
You will develop a CNC program and mill out a part based on a playing
board design in the
Introduction to CNC guide. |