MECH-246 CNC Lathe

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080; MECH-144
A lecture laboratory course covering the knowledge of the computer numerical control (CNC) lathe as it relates to the machine tool industry. The fundamental concepts of CNC control units will be introduced using tutorial trainer micro computers test materials and demonstrations. Numerous programming and machining objectives will be designed into the laboratory projects to give students a working knowledge of the CNC lathe. Emphasis is to develop basic skills in CNC lathe machining operations coordinated systems and simple part programming.