MTT 253 - CNC Programming and Operations

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the planning, programming, selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds, setting up, operating, and testing of CNC programs on CNC machines.

Prerequisite(s): Take MTT 251 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Corequisite(s): Take MTT 252.

Course Topics:

Process planning
G-Code programming
CNC Machine Set-up
CNC Macine Operation

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Scientific Calculator (TI-30XA)
USB Drive
Clear Safety Glasses
3-piece Machinist Starter Kit:
- 6” Rule
- 1” Micrometer
- 6” Dial Caliper

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define the basic layout of CNC controls.
Demonstrate proper start-up procedures.
Demonstrate WPC set-up and work-shift.
Demonstrate tool offsets and tool lengths.
Demonstrate basic set-up and programming formats.

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Proctored Exams

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023