CNC Operator 101

Designed for the beginner/novice, this course exposes the student to the fundamentals of being a CNC machine operator. Topics include basic shop math and blueprint reading; part tolerances and specifications; use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and verniers; role of the CNC operator; basics of a CNC mill; introduction to machining cycles (including canned cycles); machining speeds and feeds; what are offsets and how are they used; understanding part programs and their structure.

Fanuc Control Operation

This course covers the basic control and operation of a Fanuc control. Topics include standard operations related to the program, edit, MDI, and manual modes; how to access tool offsets, work offsets, parameters, and other various screens required to run/operate the control; how to power up and zero return the axis; MDI input for basic S,T, & M commands; accessing the program directory and calling up part programs; special functions such as machine lock, dry run, etc.

Okuma Control Operation

This course covers the basic control and operation of an Okuma control. Topics include standard operations related to the program, edit, MDI, and manual modes; how to access tool offsets, work offsets, parameters, and other various screens required to run/operate the control; how to power up and zero return the axis; MDI input for basic S,T, & M commands; accessing the program directory and calling up part programs; special functions such as machine lock, dry run, etc. Fanuc 0i control will be utilized during class.

CNC Milling Machine Operator

This course is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of CNC milling machine operator. Topics include: The role of the operator, operation of machine, overview of a CNC mill (horizontal and vertical), simple programming, offsets, understanding speeds and feeds, overview of machining cycles, coolant/cutting fluids, special modes (dry run, z-axis neglect) for proving out a program.

Basic CNC Programming

This course is designed to teach the basics of CNC programming. Topics include: G-code; coordinate systems and setting work offsets; incremental/absolute programming; creating and editing part programs; tooling and tool offsets; use of overrides, single block modes, dry run and other realtime control functions

Basic CNC Lathe Programming

Designed for the beginner/novice, this course exposes the student to the fundamentals of programming a CNC lathe. Topics covered are Fanuc (EIA) based programming using M & G codes, the program format, use of various canned cycles, machining speeds and feeds, tool and tool nose radius offsets and how are they used; understanding part programs and their structure.

Basic CNC Mill Programming

Designed for the beginner/novice, this course exposes the student to the fundamentals of programming a CNC mill. Topics covered are Fanuc (EIA) based programming using M & G codes, the program format, use of various canned cycles, machining speeds and feeds, length and diameter offsets and how are they used; understanding part programs and their structure.

Intermediate CNC Lathe Programming

This course continues where the basic mill programming course left off. Students will learn how to spec out tooling and workholding; setup a job including touch off tooling and establish work zero & coordinates; write & prove out a part program; run program utilizing dryrun, overrides, and program search/restart function; understand subprograms, canned cycles and macros and how they function. Note: coverage of topics may vary based on enrolled students' needs. However, all students need to meet the minimum reuqired prerequisite to enroll.