Class Syllabus: Parametric Programming For CNC Machining & Turning Centers

Office Hours:	Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Course Meeting Times:	On-going

Course Requirements

In order to successfully complete this class and qualify for a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation, you must:

1) Check in at least twice a week until you've completed the course
2) Complete all eight lessons
3) Pass eight tests
4) Complete and pass five programming assignments

Note that you need to have two software viewers (Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and Adobe Acrobat Reader) installed on your computer before you can view material presented in the lessons. Both of these viewers are freely distributed and can be downloaded from our website (www.cncci.com). From our navigation buttons, click SERVICES and then click ON-LINE COURSES. The two viewers can be found at the bottom of this page.

Course Goals

To become familiar and proficient with the computer-related and CNC related features of parametric programming. To master the five application categories and be able to develop parametric programs for those applications needed by your company. To be able to error-trap parametric programs in a way that makes them safe and easy to use.

Course Materials

The only materials needed to complete this course are included with each lesson. Printable materials include lesson text, programming assignments, and lesson supplements. We recommend that students print everything to retain a permanent future reference of course materials. Printing everything renders a manual that contains over 200 pages.

If interested, students can acquire more CNC-related training materials (CDs, manuals, videos, etc.) directly from our website (www.cncci.com).

Grading Policy

Students will be graded on all tests and programming assignments. Tests are graded automatically and results are shown immediately (on-line after you take the test). Programming assignments must be turned in for grading. Grades for programming assignments will be posted within a reasonable amount of time (usually within a few days). I use a pass/fail approach to grading. A 70% score is required for a passing grade for each test and programming assignment. A passing grade for the entire course will qualify the student for a successful completion certificate and a letter of recommendation. Do note, however, that full comprehension is necessary to become a successful programmer. Employers will not consider you to be a very helpful employee if you're only right 70% of the time!

Disclaimer

CNC machine tools can be dangerous. The material in this course is intended to be used only as a guide. In all cases, documentation supplied by the machine tool builder supercedes information contained in this course.

Prerequisites

Students must have a good working knowledge of G code level, manual programming techniques as they relate to CNC machining centers and/or turning centers prior to beginning this class.

Lesson activities

Here's what you'll be doing during the class. Activities include: Viewing PowerPoint presentations - Every lesson includes a colorful and animated, self-navigating PowerPoint presentation. These presentations (.ppt files) will provide you with graphic visuals and help you understand the most complex course topics. You'll control the pace for these presentations each step of the way. And you can view them as many times as you must in order to fully understand the content! Special note: In order to view the course visuals, you must download Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer and install it on your computer. Reading lesson text - Every lesson contains a comprehensive Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file that you can view and print. This provides you with a permanent reference for course materials during the class and long after the class is over. If you print everything, you'll have a manual that contains over 200 pages! Special note: In order to view and print lesson text, you must download Adobe Reader and install on your computer (if you don't already have this reader). Reading supplements (also .pdf files) - For some lessons, there will be supplemental information that will explain CNC features that are beyond the scope of the class. This will give you a way to learn about many additional CNC functions. Taking class polls - For some lessons, you'll be asked to give your opinion about a topic of interest. And you'll see what other students in the class think. Taking on-line tests (graded)- After you study each lesson, and when you think you're ready, you'll take a test for the lesson. Tests include true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions. This is one of two ways we confirm your understanding of the material in the lesson. Grading is automatic and you'll see your results immediately. Mike Lynch reviews your tests and will provide pointers and suggestions in areas that may be causing you trouble. Doing practice exercises - In some lessons, you'll be asked to do a practice exercise (answers provided right in the exercise) to help prepare you for the programming assignment. Practice exercises are not graded. Doing programming assignments (graded)- for many of the lessons, you'll be asked to do a programming assignment. This is the second way that we confirm your understanding of material. You actually submit your programming assignments for Mike Lynch to grade. Results will be posted for you to see on-line. And again, Mr. Lynch will be offering reinforcement to help you stay on track. Participating in the class forum - UniverClass.com provides a special forum for this class. Though it is not actually part of the class material, it will allow you to ask questions and exchange ideas with others in the class, as well as with Mike.

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