Course description

In this CNC Lathe programming course, the students will be introduced to CNC 2 axis Lathe Turning Programming. The subject of Lathe machining will cover the calculation of Lathe coordinates together with the calculation of rpm and feed for different lathe cutting tools. Students will cover Roughing and finishing cycles of outside and inside diameter of different parts. Application of different grooving and threading cycles will also be part of the learning. All major applications will be demonstrated through Mastercam.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery