Course Title: Write basic NC/CNC programs

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5204 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Course Title: Write basic NC/CNC programs

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers identifying computer controlled machine
program elements, writing a basic program and operation
sheet, and trialling the program.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1

MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled
machines/processes
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B Operate computer controlled
machines/processes
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools
Path 2

MEM07005B Perform general machining
MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled
machines/processes
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs

Elements:

1 Identify basic NC/CNC
machine program
elements
1.1 Appropriate program elements are selected for machine
controller.
2 Write basic NC/CNC
machine program
2.1 Engineering drawings are understood and interpreted to
define basic machine function and tool path geometry.
2.2 Coordinates are calculated for simple tool path or basic
machining functions.
2.3 Program is written in standard code format in
accordance with standard operating procedures.

3 Write NC/CNC operation
sheet
3.1 Operation sheets are produced to specification in
accordance with standard operating procedures.
4 Trial program 4.1 Machine is operated in manual mode to test and prove
program as required.
4.2 Program is edited if necessary to adjust operation as
required.
4.3 Components are checked for conformance to
specification as required.


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be
able to perform basic NC/CNC programming. Competency
in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have
been satisfied.