Computer Numerical Controls Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

INMT-1345-002 Computer Numerical Controls

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of numerical controlled machine operations. Emphasis on standard and computer numerical controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing and operating a computer-assisted program.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

  

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Young/Glover

Published by Sequoia

ISBN 1-885071-29-9

 

Machining Fundamentals

Precision Machining Technology

NIMS

Publisher: Delmar

ISBN #13:978-1-4354-4767-7 or 10: 1-4354-4767-0

 

Machine Shop Trade Secrets

James A. Harvey

Publisher: Industrial Press

ISBN# 0-8311-3227-2

 

CNC Programming Handbook

3^rd Edition

Peter Smid

ISBN# 978-0-08311-3347-4

Supplies

  

Tool Box

0-1 inch outside micrometer

6 inch digital calipers

6 inch steel rule

12 inch combination square

1 inch travel dial indicator

Magnetic base

12 Ft tape measu

Student Performance

  

 End-of-Course Outcomes:  Summarize the history of numerical control; determine the proper tooling, programming, and set up of specific numerical control operations; employ programming for the appropriate machine operations; and integrate the computer controlled system with other procedures

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

  

Students are required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook These notes need to be on three ring bound note book paper for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Neatness of notebook will be graded this means no loose edges; grease or oil soaked pages WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Student shall furnish a SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR, NO CELL PHONE CALCULATORS ALLOWED.  The student will supply their own Personal protective equipment (PPE), safety glasses and work gloves. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.

 

Shop Policy

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses, with side shields, when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.

 

Tools, Equipment, and Clothing

Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Machining Technology curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

 

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

Grading Criteria

  

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.

 

Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:

 

 

Shop Practice/Theory and Application	50pts/session	14 sessions	700possible
Homework/Quizzes	Avg. of all work	14 sessions	200 possible
Final Exam		1 Exam	100 possible
Total Points			1000 possible

 

900 – 1000 pts = A

800 -   899 pts = B

700 -   799 pts = C

600 -   699 pts = D

    0 -   599 pts = F

Attendance

 Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.

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