Students write simple commands and design basic programs for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes, including verification of programs and identification of various syntax and logical problems in programming codes. Calibration and application of radius commands, cutter compensation, cutter path, part path, roughing cycles, contour cycles, canned cycles, facing, and program verification. This course also covers lathe programming theory, program parts, and tool paths using Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and verification software. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships
Restricted Elective
Prerequisite
You must be accepted into the APM apprenticeship to take this course.