Course Title: Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5204 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Course Title: Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes

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 setting work holding fixtures/devices/tools,
setting tooling offsets, trialling the program, instructing the
operator and replacing worn or damaged tooling.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1

MEM07015B Set 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
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes

Elements:

1 Identify job requirements 1.1 Instructions/plans are understood and correctly followed. 2 Set work holding fixtures/devices/tools 2.1 Correct ancillary devices are selected and attached to machine using standard operating procedures. 2.2 Machine is prepared to accept work holding devices. 2.3 Work holding fixtures/devices/tools are set to zero or a datum using appropriate setting devices. 3 Set tooling offsets 3.1 Tooling offsets are measured and recorded in machine controller. 4 Trial program 4.1 Machine is operated to produce first-off samples, observing all safety procedures. 4.2 First-off samples are checked for compliance with specifications. 4.3 Program editing to change speeds, feed and operational sequence requirements is undertaken as required to ensure job conforms to specification. 5 Instruct machine operator 5.1 Operator is instructed if necessary ensuring that all safety procedures and devices are in place. 6 Replace worn or damaged tooling 6.1 Where appropriate, tools are replaced, tool offsets are adjusted or other corrective action is taken using standard operating procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be
able to set and edit computer controlled machines/processes.
Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all
prerequisites have been satisfied.