SKCN 260 - CNC Multi Axis

Credits: 4

Introduces and demonstrates concepts for multi axis machining techniques beginning with 3 plus 2 axis utilizing planes then advancing to true 5 axis machining. Import engineering drawings and electronic CAD files into CAM software to perfect geometry and tool path routines, then output G-code specific to the multi-axis machine. Individual and/or team assignments will focus on complex applications and the true efficiency of multi axis machining. Credit may be earned in CNC 260 or SKCN 260 but not both.

Prerequisite(s): SKCN 225 and SKCN 216 or instructor permission
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate the ability to determine which multi axis machine tool to use for the job.
1. Identify the different axes available in the machine tool.
2. Select the proper machine for the job.
Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize a part in three-dimensional space.
1. Identify features on a part and determine proper machinery to use.
2. Relate the part to the machining processes and demonstrate understanding of the reasoning behind choosing a particular machine.
3. Show proficiency in plane manipulation.
Demonstrate the ability to create part geometry using solids and surfaces with CAM software in 3 dimensional space.
1. Select the best geometry creation technique for the part features to be machined.
2. Create geometry using proper drawing techniques appropriate for multi-axis tool pathing
Demonstrate proper tool path selection for the application based on part geometry.
1. Determine proper tool path for material removal.
2. Select proper tooling from tool library.
Demonstrate the ability to use CAM software to back plot and verify for axis and tool motion control.
1. Simulate tool path using the verification feature built into the CAM software, checking for proper motion and tool gouge.
2. Simulate tool path for proper motion, using the back plot feature built into the CAM software, checking the efficiency of tool motion.
Output code based on parameters of the machine tool limits to ensure efficiency of cycle time.
1. Select proper machine type when outputting code from CAM software.
2. Select proper speeds and feeds for tool motion based on machine limits and set up.
Demonstrate ability to load, edit, and proof tool path programs.
1. Demonstrate ability to load G-code into machine tool from portable drive.
2. Demonstrate ability to load G-code into machine tool using NULL cable.
3. Demonstrate ability to load G-Code into machine tool using direct numerical control (DNC).
Demonstrate ability to properly set up and operate multi axis CNC machinery
1. Select proper machine for the job.
2. Demonstrate the ability to load fixturing.
3. Demonstrate ability to load tooling.
4. Demonstrate ability to locate part origin and set work coordinate system (WCS) zero.
5. Demonstrate ability to set tool length offsets.
6. Demonstrate ability to load part program.
7. Demonstrate ability to simulate part on graphics screen.
8. Demonstrate ability to use auto probing for work coordinate zero.
9. Demonstrate ability to use tool probing preset system.
10. Demonstrate ability to adjust offsets to ensure part specifications and tolerances.