Course Contents:
- Basics of CNC Lathes and their advantages
- Industry applications of CNC turning
- Main components of a CNC Lathe
- Lathe workholding methods such as chucks and collets
- Turning tools and cutting inserts
- Tool offsets and compensation principles
- Understanding the workpiece coordinate system
- Introduction to G-Code and M-Code for CNC turning
Course Contents:
- Program structure
- Canned cycles and subprograms
- Introduction to CAD/CAM using Fusion 360
- Safe machine operation
- Powering up and homing
- Running dry tests and verifying programs
- Safe handling and changing of lathe tools
- Setting appropriate cutting speeds and feeds
- Tool selection
- Basic maintenance and troubleshooting
Details:
No prerequisites
Duration: 30 hrs