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Course: |
MAC 261
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Title: | 5-Axis Mill Programming |
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Long Title: | 5-Axis Milling Machine Programming |
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Course Description: | Covers how to create a 5-axis milling machine program using Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | NCE 12.5.14 JLG |
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Origin Notes: | CCD |
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Status Notes: | Updated 3.20.15 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES
1. Create correct cutting tool speed and feed calculations for various rotary tools on the 5-axis milling machine.
2. Demonstrate programming and proper use of cutter compensation for the 5-axis milling machine.
3. Demonstrate proper use of controller system coordinates in the 5-axis milling machine.
4. Demonstrate proper use of crash detection software for a 5-axis milling machine.
5. Program and run multiple parts in a 5-axis milling machine.
6. Employ CAD/CAM software to program a 5-axis milling machine.
7. Demonstrate proper program management with CAD/CAM programs for the 5-axis milling machine.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I. Start up, load, run, and edit programs.
II. Cutters and Surface Feet per Minute calculations.
III. Cutter sizes and compensation techniques.
IV. 5-axis milling coordinate systems.
V. Part and program sequencing/coordinating.
VI. Full CAD/CAM utilization.
VII. CAM simulation and crash protection.
VIII. Program management skills.
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