Associate | ~2 hr.

CNC milling basics

Module

Get a basic introduction to CNC machines, stock, tools, and shop safety. 

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Outline

CNC milling basics

Module overview
Review basics of vises
Setting up for vise squareness
Review CNC machine safety
Identify CNC mill machine movements
Review milling tools and holders
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz

Overview

Learn core skills such as aligning a vise to a CNC machine’s coordinate system, identifying various types of milling tools, loading and unloading stock, how a CNC machine moves in space, and the different types of machine movements.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Identify how a vertical 3-axis CNC mill moves.
  • Identify various milling tools and holders.
  • Discuss how to set up a vise for squareness.
  • Recall machine shop safety requirements.

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Learning pathways:

Generative Design for Manufacturing Learning PathwayDesign for Manufacturing Learning PathwayCAD for Mechanical Design Learning PathwayCAM for 2.5 Axis Milling Learning Pathway

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