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  Course Description
Course Name : Cnc Machining

Course Code : MES415

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MELİH BAYRAMOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifies CNC machine tools according to CNC conrol system used and understands the fundamentals of CNC machining
Understands CNC control systems and their functions
Understands the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of CNC machine tools over the traditional machine tools
Selects an appropriate CNC control according to specific requirements of the job
Understands programming methos used in CNC machining
Writes the program for CNC Milling and turning machines using canned cycles
Interpretes written programs
Understands the fundamentals of adaptive control systems applied to CNC machine tools

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide the students with the basic principles of CNC Machine tools and CNC machining and ability to write a part program turning and milling operations

Course Contents : Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Features of NC and CNC machine tools. Types of control systems. Point-to-point controls, line motion control and contouring control systems. Interpolation types. Closed-loop and open-loop motion control systems. Axes of movement. Coordinate systems and datum points. Part programming of CNC machine tools. Manual programming. Computer assisted programming. Programming with interactive graphics. Manual data input. Direct Numerical Control (DNC). Adaptive Control applied to NC machine tools.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to NC and CNC machines Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
2 Features of CNC machine tools, Control loops, Motion control systems Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
3 Features of CNC machine tools, Control loops, Motion control systems (cont.) Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
4 Axes of movement, coordinate systems & datum points Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
5 CNC part programmimg, Design & Content of the CNC Programs Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
6 Manual programming. Programme sections. Programming data Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
7 Programming the tool path; Applications for turning and milling operations Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
8 Midterm exam Study the related subjects from lecture notes and reference books Written examination
9 Tool path compensation. Canned cycles. Sample programming examples Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
10 Programming Boxford 160 TCL Lathe; Structure of programme Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
11 Canned cycles for Boxford 160 TCL, Sample programming examples Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
12 Programming examples for Boxford 160 TCL Read the related subject from lecture notes Writing sample part programs
13 Programming examples for Boxford 160 TCL Read the related subject from lecture notes Writing sample part programs
14 Computer aided manufacturing (CAM), Wring part programs using CAM system Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
15 Adaptive control systems applied to CNC machine tools Read the related subject from lecture notes Lecturing and discussions
16/17 Final exam Study all subjects from lecture notes and referance books Written examinatien


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture Notes
 Computer Numerical Control By H. B. Kief and T. F. Waters
  Boxford CNC Turning Machine Manual
 Computer Numerical for Machining by M. Lynch
 NC and CNC Fundementals by İ. Hüseyin Filiz
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 30
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 70
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 2
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 3
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 1
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 1
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 2
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 2
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 91
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64
ECTS Credit: 4