Course Title: Program 4th axis applications

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Program 4th axis applications

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET7315

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face

Term1 2012,
Term2 2013

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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



Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce basic CAM and NC programs for 4th axis machining centres and Mill Turn lathes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP256 Program 4th axis applications

Elements:

Construct 3D components geometry for 3D milling.

Create and modify programs for four axes centre and mill turn multi tasking machine

Identify task requirements.

Machine surfaces to verify program.

Transfer and manage 3D CAM files.


Learning Outcomes

Construct 3D components geometry for 3D milling.

Create and modify programs for four axes centre and mill turn multi tasking machine
Identify task requirements.
Machine surfaces to verify program.

Transfer and manage 3D CAM files.


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 100%