Workshops > Introduction to Computer Numerical Control Program


Description and Goals

 

Attend the five-day Introduction to Computer Numerical Control Program workshop, June 15-19, 2009, at a cost of $500, at RIT/NTID in Rochester, NY. The workshop will be held daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

 

This workshop introduces basic concepts of CNC programming and operation of a three axis Vertical Machining Center.  At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to use G-code and M-code language to command  the machine tool to perform basic functions.

 

 

Topics

  • Cartesian Coordinate System

  • Absolute Positioning vs. Incremental Positioning

  • Process Planning, Sketching and Program Layout

  • Tool Selection and Calculation

  • G-code and M-code descriptions

  • Fanuc 0i-18M control operation

  • Program Formatting

  • Tool Dimensioning and Offsetting

  • Program Input and Output

  • Dry Running a Program

  • Debugging a Program

  • Creating the Product

 

Prerequisites

 

Participants should have the following:

  1. Experience reading technical drawings

  2. Experience  with Manual / Traditional Machining

  3. Experience with Geometry / Trigonometry

 

CEUs: 3.0

 


Instructor: Edward Schwenzer

 

Edward Schwenzer  
                

 

Edward Schwenzer is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Studies department and has been an NTID faculty member for more than 28 years. He has earned an MS degree from the University of Rochester, and has taught technical courses in RIT’s NTID and College of Continuing Education.  Ed owned and operated his own manufacturing corporation for 35 years, before joining NTID on a full time basis.

 

 

If you have questions about this workshop, contact the instructor at easnts@rit.edu.

 

 

 

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