Objectives

The content of this course will be agreed with delegates on the first day of the course.

The course will enable the delegate to build the knowledge and skills required to:

1. Use CNC machines safely

2. Use basic CNC terminology (G&M Codes etc.)

3. Use absolute and incremental programming

4. Use radius or diameter programming

5. Work with fixed or canned cycles

6. Define tool geometry and off-sets

7. Operate control systems including set up Datum points and operation of machines

8. Transfer data from computers to machines

Requirements

This course is designed for staff who currently use conventional machines and wish to have an understanding of CNC techniques, or for existing CNC users who may wish to upgrade or certificate their skills.

A background in mechanical engineering is required and a basic understanding of machine tool technology would be an advantage.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A PO NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF BOOKING OR YOUR BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT IN THE EVENT OF ANY DELEGATES NOT TURNING UP ON THE DAY, UNLESS WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED PRIOR TO THIS, YOU MAY BE CHARGED 30% OF THE COURSE FEES FOR COSTS INCURRED

Notes

Training will be conducted on Colcherster Tornado and Mazak Nexus 200 Machines

Machining using Fanuc 21, Tornado Conversational and Mazatrol conversational Control Systems