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Catalog 2024-2025

CAM 190 Intermediate CNC Lathe Operations and Programming


Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 4

Introduces Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming for lathe applications and operations related to manufacturing.

Prerequisite: CAM 130  and CAM 160 , each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Develop process plans for successful program implementation.
  2. Use lathe program fundamentals.
  3. Apply basic lathe program format structure.
  4. Set up and operate CNC lathes.
  5. Select appropriate tooling for lathe programs.
  6. Calculate compensation and offset type for lathe programs.
  7. Apply efficient program techniques using canned cycles, subroutines, loops and macros.
  8. Demonstrate industrial accepted positive work ethics and habits to include teamwork, honesty, responsibility, punctuality, attendance, personal appearance, cooperation, positive attitude and effective interaction skills.


Content Outline
  • Planning for CNC Lathe Operations
  • Lathe Program Fundamentals
  • Program Formats
  • Lathe Setup
  • Lathe Tool Selection
  • Lathe Work-Holding Selection
  • Programming Tool Nose Radius Compensation: Manual and Automatic
  • Programming Canned Cycles
  • Programming Subroutines, Loops, and Macros
  • Documentation: Integration of Planning and Programming
  • Industry-Accepted Work Ethics and Habits