Laboratory assignments in NC technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL25AB30100
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mettälä, Jorma
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   3 spring   3.0   2019-01-01   2019-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the functions of numerically controlled (NC) machines. They will be competent in independently using and programming NC machines.

Student's Workload

Laboratory Exercises 40h
Practical work 40h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Compurer Aided Manufacturing

Contents

- Types of NC machines and their functions
- Computerized production environment
- Using an NC machine and safety
- Attachment systems
- Tool systems
- Machining parametres
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product

Students do programming assignments manually and with the MasterCAM software.

Recommended or Required Reading

Pikkarainen E. 1999. NC-tekniikan perusteet. Helsinki Hakapaino Oy. pp. 170. ISBN 952-13-0452-9

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Supervised computer work and laboratory work
- Assignment

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5
Satisfactory (2-1)
Students are familiar with the basic nc-machine operations
Good (4-3)
As above. In addition, students will be able to use the NC-machine workpieces with easy preparation. In addition, controls require error conditions.
Excellent (5)
As above. In addition, students will be able to use independently NC-machine workpieces manufacture and use CAM-software.

Assessment Methods

- Supervised exercises
- Assignments
- Exam

Active participation is required during the course.

Work Placement

None

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