STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Demonstrate navigation of the Multi-axis lathe controller.

 2. Identify common alarm codes for the Multi-axis lathe and demonstrate how to clear them.

 3. Demonstrate the understanding for basic theory and technology of Multi-axis lathes.

 4. Detect and discern the meaning of programming code particular to Multi-axis lathes.

 5. Demonstrate knowledge of tool management in Multi-axis lathes.

 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles for "one-off" machining and "lights-out" machining in Multi-axis lathes.

 7. Demonstrate knowledge of Multi-axis lathe movements and dual spindle concepts.

 8. Create a simple G language program (G-code) to run on a Multi-axis lathe.

 9. Demonstrate knowledge of various tooling devices for Multi-axis lathes.

 

 

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Navigation of the Multi-axis lathe controller.

 II. General safety concepts for Multi-axis lathes.

 III. Clearing alarms on a Multi-axis lathe.

 IV. Use technical help applications on a Multi-axis lathe.

 V. Coordinates, offsets, and cutter compensation.

 VI. Features: tool management feature and tool measurement feature.

 VII. Perform coding functions on a Multi-axis lathe.

 VIII. Dual spindle usage on a Multi-axis lathe.

 IX. Parts catcher usage on a Multi-axis lathe.

 X. Tool management and the "efficiency" model of Multi-axis lathes.

 XI. Lean manufacturing and Multi-axis lathe.