Introduction to CNC Milling

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CoReq: MWIM 175 An introduction to the common milling operations including the no- menclature, functions, lubrication, maintenance, setup, and safety in milling operations. Basic machining operations commonly done with the vertical milling machine include the common work holding devices, milling cutters, and tool holding devices. Also an introduction to Com- puter Numerical Control (CNC), use of Cartesian coordinates, absolute and incremental measurements, datum points, and applications of the Digital Read Out (DRO). Emphasis on the use of the CNC function in the shop floor mode and the setup and machining of programmed functions. (8 lec/lab hrs.)