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CNC Milling Course - Controller - Basic 3 Axis (X, Y & Z) Milling

Designed for operators in engineering already experienced using milling machines but want extra knowledge to understand what the programs are doing and how to do simple editing and adjustments of offsets etc.

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Description

Learner Profile:

The course is designed for machine operators currently operating or beginning to operate CNC Mills at an operator level i.e. part loading, basic tool changing, wear adjustments etc.

It is a basic Fanuc milling course designed for people with some knowledge and experience of the machining process and CNC controls but who want to acquire the necessary skills to program 3-axis CNC Mills.

The course is suitable for those with either Doosan 3-axis mills or other manufacturers’ Fanuc controlled machines with similar configuration

Learner prerequisites:

Candidates should at minimum have completed the Junior Cert with pass grades in at least five ordinary level subjects (including Maths and English).

Learners should have basic knowledge of CNC operation and setting of already developed programmes on CNC machines.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the participants will have acquired basic knowledge for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming and operation of CNC Precision Mills through utilisation of a simulated environment which mimics the actual milling machine operation.

They will have gained an understanding of ISO G codes and cycles relevant to CNC precision Milling, giving them confidence to understand CNC programs and make minor edits.


Course Content :

The course covers basic knowledge for CNC programming, and operation of precision mills. 


Day 1: 
Module 1 - Fanuc Milling ISO Code


  • Introduction
  • Explanation and Purpose of the Course Machine Layout, work datums, G54-G59 & G28 Reference

• Explanation of Absolute G90 and Incremental G91 Programming


  • Tool Offsets. D & H Codes & Applying G43 Height & Radius Offsets
  • Movement using the Rapid, Feed & Circular Commands i.e.: G0, G1, G2 & G3

• Explanation of Feed-rates G94 mm/min & G95 mm/rev


  • Applying Cutter Comp G41 & G42 with Auto Corner Chamfer Function
  • Using a Sub-Program to Repeat Shapes etc.
  • Using Rounding & Chamber Function & Facing Off & Adjusting Offsets

Day 2: Module 2 - Fanuc Milling ISO Code


• G73, G74, G80-G89 Canned Cycles for Drilling


• G84 & G74 Rigid Tapping


• G10 Data Input for Offsets


• G68 Co-ordinate Rotation


• G16 & G15 Polar Command


• Examples of using the above


• Thread Milling and G2 & G3 using I, J & K function


• Review of examples done at Home/Work


Day 3: Module 3 - Fanuc Milling NC Guide Conversational


• Fixed Forms, Creating, Editing & Deleting


• Tool Data Base, Creating and Setting


• Billet Size, Start Menu, Cycles & End Menus


• Pocketing & Facing Cycles


• Hole Machining & Thread Milling menus


• Pocketing, Grooving Contouring Irregular Shapes

  • Copy, Rotate & Mirror shapes, Engraving


      • Time Studies, NC Conversion, Review of Examples done, back up Data.




      Duration

      3 days


      Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

      The instructor supervises a series of tasks undertaken during the course to verify the learner’s understanding

      Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

      Certificate: CPD Certificate of Attendance (issued by Training Provider)


      Awarding Body: Engineers Ireland  


      Credits: This course awards 21 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - as recognised by Engineers Ireland. This is documented on the certificate.



      (QQI Credits: n/a)

      Progression Pathway:

      AMC22051 CNC Milling Course – Hands on Milling Operator to Setter

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