In this course you will study basic machine tool operations used in modern industry. You will learn how to operate the lathe, vertical mill, horizontal mill, drill press, and surface grinder. You will also learn how to use precision measuring instruments. This introduction to CNC lathe programming provides you with experience in program instruction and execution. CNC lathe and industrial controls are used extensively.
Concepts covered include G-codes and tool change functions.
Speed and feed calculations and programming exercises are also covered. The course builds upon previously learned skills, adding a new capability to drawing skills in defining the part and its features. This course covers production and operations concepts and techniques. It includes a study of the various methods of forecasting, production planning, financial analysis of operations, economic order quantities, capacity requirements, scheduling, job enrichment, and systems. Also reviewed are work methods, and plant layout techniques relative to operations management.