Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Manufacturing Education Center 107K

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Course

MCHN-2303-001 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MCHN 2345 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Programming and operation of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine shop equipment. An introduction to G and M codes (RS274-D) necessary to program Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines.

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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
 
CNC PROGRAMMING HANDBOOK, 3RD Ed.
Peter Smid
Published by Industrial Press
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 measure
Telescoping gauge set
Dial test indicator
Feeler gauge set
Drill point gauge
Center gauge
Scribe for marking metal
Allen Wrench Sets (English & Metric)
12” Adjustable Wrench
8” Adjustable Wrench
Adjustable pliers (slip joint)
Channel locks
Needle nose pliers
Side cutters
Screwdrivers ( Straight and Phillips)
Hammer (Ball Peen or Claw)
Inspection Mirror
Padlock
Flashlight
Scientific Calculator
Paint Marker (Permanent Marker)
Highlighter
Three-ring Binder
Safety glasses
Leather gloves
Jump Drive
Substitutions and combinations of items are up to individuals
All tools should be marked for identification!

 

Student Performance

 

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Write, edit and apply basic knowledge of CNC programs; select the appropriate feeds and speeds for various materials; and select the appropriate tooling.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

 Textbook,Workbook,Notebook, electronic devices & Class Equipment

Students are required to have the specified textbook and workbook no later than the second class session. Failure to do this will result in the student receiving a five point reduction for the fourth class period and increases by five points each following day.The student is 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, tests, 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. The use of electronic devices is encourage as there is some very good material and apps avaiable pretaining to this subject, this does mean you should take calls in class but can do so during break times.Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment which includes ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses. 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.
Code of Professoinal conduct.
Student and Instructor code of professional conduct will be enforced. Any student enrolled in this course and not observing or in violation of code rules will forefit that days grade this includes any test taken the day of violation occurance.
 
Safety Policy and PPE
Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area. A machine shop has rotating machinery,high voltage electrical equipment,hot metal,sharp metal and chemicals,all of which can harm or even kill you. That is why the rules described below are needed.
Rule#1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.
Rule#2. Only long pants are allowed.
Rule#3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed
Rule#4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
Rule#5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.
Rule#6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
Rule#7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
Rule#8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
Rule#9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Rule#10.No food or drink in shop.
Failure to comply with rules #1-#6 will result in the following disciplinary actions.
First offense. The student will receive a verbal reprimand from instructor and, be withdrawn from the class for that period receiving no grade for that day.
Second offense. The student will receive a written reprimand from instructor, removed from the class for two class periods reviving no points for either day. Any quizzes or test that occur during those classes cannot be made up and will counted as zero points.
Third offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.
Failure to comply with rules #7-#9 will result in the student being immediately  suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receiving a FAILING grade for that class.
 
Tools, Equipment,
Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Machining Technology Curriculum are to be furnished by the student and be with the student during all lab activities. failure to have tools will result in the student receiving no lab grade for that class period.  All student tools should marked with the students initials for easy identification, these tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
 
  For all other question the below link will take you to Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities
  http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=407 

Grading Criteria

 Course Evaluations:

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 and correct. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return of all supplies and materials to their proper location. Correct means that projects meets all print specifications in order to be graded.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:

5 Project Rubrics 25% of Final Grade.

3 CAD/CAM TITANS 85L-93L and SPINDLE INDICATOR HOLDER 25% of Final Grade

4 Weekly Shop Test. 25% of Final Grade.

1 Comprehensive Final Exam 25% of Final Grade


 
100.00% – 90.00% = A
89.99% -   80.00%  = B
79.99% -   70.00% =  C
69.99%-    60.00% =  D
 59.99% -      00.00% = F

 

Makeup Policy
Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. All lab activities remain on schedule.

Programs will be assigned out of text and handouts. Homework is due at start of first class of the following week. Late Programs will not be accepted without instructor approval.

Weekly Shop Test: Weekly Shop will cover all material reviewed up to the point at which the Exam is given.

Final Exam: A Comprehensive will be administered covering all class material. Failure to take Final Exam will result in a failing grade for the class.

Attendance

  Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Students will be expected to be in the class and seated by the start of each class period.Attendance roll will be called out at the beginning of the class and students not replying will be recorded as tardy losing ten attendance points.Roll will again called one-half hour after class has started, any student not replying will be recorded as absent and lose all points for that day.There are times that special circumstances arise,your instructor needs to be made aware of these circumstances, and the instructor will then decide if excuse warrants merit or not. Attendance will also means that until the end of class or instructor releases the class you are required to be there failure to be present during end of class roll will result in all points for that day being forfeited, again there will be times that special circumstances arise, and your instructor needs to be informed of the need, and then instructor will decide whether reason for leaving early is valid or not. Attendance also means that student has all the required material for said class, failure to comply with this is described in the below section describing student behavior. 

  

 

Calendar

Class 1 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab : CAD/CAM

Shop MILL START UP-SHUT DOWN Project 1

Class 2 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Tool set-up Project 2

Class 3 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop G54-G55 Project 3

Class 4 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Test

Shop Tool change setup Project 4

Class 5 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder Project 5

Class 6 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder 

Class 7 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook 

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder

Class 8 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Test

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder

Class 9 Tentative Schedule

CNC Programming Handbook

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder

Class 10 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder

Class 11 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Class 12 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Spindle Indicator Holder

Shop Test

Class 13 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Work on Projects

Shop Test

Class 14 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Work on Projects

Class 15 Tentative Schedule

Lab CAD/CAM

Shop Work on Projects

Shop Test

Class 16 Tentative Schedule

Final Exam

 

Additional Information

  

Syllabus Created on:

05/11/21 9:16 AM

Last Edited on:

06/17/22 10:16 AM