Mechanical Manufacturing

DESCRIPTION

Through this simulator, students gain an in-depth understanding of the components and functions of a lathe, a milling machine and a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system, and carry out basic machining operations.

OBJECTIVE

Practicing key procedures related with the basic operation of a lathe, a milling machine and a CNC machine, so as to be able to apply the knowledge gained in a real-world setting.

ACTIVITIES

• Identification of the parts of a lathe and their functions.

• Identification of the parts of a milling machine and their functions.

• Basic machining operations on a lathe:
  • Starting the lathe.
  • Placement of the raw material.
  • Machine configuration.
  • Machining, showing the turning process.

• Basic machining operations using a milling machine:
  • Starting the milling machine.
  • Placement of the raw material.
  • Machine configuration.
  • Machining.

• Interpreting machining work orders.

• CNC machine operations:
  • Power on.
  • Maintenance.
  • Entering commands.
  • Zero point calibration.
  • Use of auxiliary tools.

• Interpreting machining work orders.