Course Description

EDM/ECM

MULTI-AXIS MACHINING

Servo motors

Explain what servo motors are and how they are used to measure table movement in CNC machining.

Define two and three axis machine tools and list examples of each.

Axis definitions

Define the Z-axis and how it is determined on any machine tool.

Define the following axis: X, Y, A, B, C, R, S, T.

Explain the relationship that the A, B, and C axis have to the X, Y, and Z axis.

List the machine accessories needed to be able to machine in the A, B, and C-axis.

Applications

Set up a CNC end mill to machine the A, B, and C axis.

PROCESS CONTROL

Definitions

Define quality control, statistical quality control, sampling, adaptive control, and self correcting machines.

Data collection

Explain in-process sensing, tool lift predictions, feed back from workpiece, cutting process and tool, and how this information is used by self correcting machines.

Describe the systems that collect feedback information during CNC processes.

Tool wear

List the problem areas that are caused by tool wear in automated production machines.

SPECIALTY TOOLING

Tool materials

List the types of cutting tool materials, the advantages of each and the types of materials they were developed for.

Define hardmetal tooling, hard metal insert tooling, sintered carbides, coated carbides, cemented carbides, cermets, ceramic cutting tools, and diamond cutting tools.

Shaped tools

Describe how shaped tools are used in many CNC processes such as EDM, gear cutting, shaping unusual parts and cutting die blocks.

Jigs and fixtures

Explain the difference between jigs and fixtures and how each are used in machining processes.

Automation

Discuss automation and robots and explain how robotic arms are used in automated machine centers or cells.

Describe automatic feed methods for various CNC machines.

SAFETY