Description
Book SynopsisCNC Machining Certification Exam Guide is focused on providing the knowledge base required for obtaining certification, credentialing and/or job preparation in CNC Machining with CNC Mills and Lathes. It covers foundational skills that all those seeking employment as a CNC Operator/Machinist must possess. Managers responsible for workforce development in manufacturing facilities will use the book as a guide for on-the-job employee training and apprenticeships.
The work can be used as a curriculum component for technical schools and colleges for students preparing for certification and credentialing exams based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I standards for: CNC Mill Programming and Setup and Operations, and CNC Lathe Programming and Setup and Operations. At a time when the CNC market is experiencing a shortfall of skilled, qualified workers, this Exam Guide is the perfect resource
Table of Contents
Part I-CNC Machining Fundamentals: 1. Machine Safety; 2. Types of CNC Machines; 3. Machine Maintenance and Workspace Efficiency; 4. Cutting Tool Selection; 5. Machining Mathematics; 6. Understanding Engineering Drawings; 7. Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; 8. Deburring Tools and Techniques; 9. Machined Part Inspection; 10. Basic CNC Program Structure and Format. Part II-Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Mills: 11. CNC Mill Setup and Operation; 12. Introduction to CNC Mill Programming. Part III-Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Lathes: 13: CNC Lathe Setup and Operation; 14. Introduction to CNC Lathe Programming. Part IV: Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing: 15. Introduction to CAM for CNC Milling; 16. Introduction to CAM for CNC Turning. Part V-Preparing for the Certification Exam: 17. Exam Preparation; 18. Practice Exam.
