CNC Operator/Setter Courses
For anyone looking to learn the basic theoretical and practical skills to operate and set a CNC Mill or Lathe.
CNC Operator/Setter Courses
For anyone looking to learn the basic theoretical and practical skills to operate and set a CNC Mill or Lathe.
What you will learn
During the course you will learn the following:
- Working safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other guidelines. This includes the use of E Stops, Hydraulic Chucks, Foot Pedals, Air Lines, Guards and Interlocks.
- What is a CNC Mill/Lathe and the fundamental Operating components.
- General CNC G and M Codes.
- Operation of MDI and its uses.
- Program prove out and safe test features.
- Tool setting using cut, measure and touch-on techniques.
- Adjustment of Tool and Wear Offsets.
- Load and save Machine Programs.
- Understanding machine coordinate systems, Work Offsets and Datums.
- Understanding production drawings and specifications.
- Inspecting and measuring components.
- Sub Programs and Sub Routines.
- Use of Canned Cycles for machining.
- Absolute and Incremental Programming.
- Tool nose Compensation G41 G42.
What you will learn
During the course you will learn the following:
- Working safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other guidelines. This includes the use of E Stops, Hydraulic Chucks, Foot Pedals, Air Lines, Guards and Interlocks.
- What is a CNC Mill/Lathe and the fundamental Operating components.
- General CNC G and M Codes.
- Operation of MDI and its uses.
- Program prove out and safe test features.
- Tool setting using cut, measure and touch-on techniques.
- Adjustment of Tool and Wear Offsets.
- Load and save Machine Programs.
- Understanding machine coordinate systems, Work Offsets and Datums.
- Understanding production drawings and specifications.
- Inspecting and measuring components.
- Sub Programs and Sub Routines.
- Use of Canned Cycles for machining.
- Absolute and Incremental Programming.
- Tool nose Compensation G41 G42.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who wants to learn basic theoretical and practical skills to operate, set and program a CNC Mill or Lathe. The course is an ideal starting point for anyone whose role may involve CNC Machines.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who wants to learn basic theoretical and practical skills to operate, set and program a CNC Mill or Lathe. The course is an ideal starting point for anyone whose role may involve CNC Machines.
Benefits/Progression
All practicals will be carried out on either Haas 2 Axis ST10 CNC Lathes or 3 Axis Haas TM1 Mills.
All skills developed will be transferable to any CNC Mill or Lathe.
The course can be tailored to be delivered at your company in line with your procedures and machines.
Benefits/Progression
All practicals will be carried out on either Haas 2 Axis ST10 CNC Lathes or 3 Axis Haas TM1 Mills.
All skills developed will be transferable to any CNC Mill or Lathe.
The course can be tailored to be delivered at your company in line with your procedures and machines.
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