Machining is a process of utilizing a machine to shape, assemble, or remove excess material to produce a final product. In manufacturing, machining is primarily used to remove metal. Almost every product produced by manufacturing involves the use of metals. Metals are used in the end product, manufacturing of the end product, or both.
Learning Objectives
- Identify different classifications of tools
- List methods of removing metal
- List methods of shaping metal
- List common machining operations
The machines used to shape or remove metal are called machine tools. Thousands of machine tools are available to perform either a specific type of machining operation or multiple machining operations. Companies often use a variety of machine tools to produce a single final product.
Learning Objectives
- Identify different classifications of machine tools
- List different methods of controlling a machine tool
- List the advantages of manual, automatic, and CNC controlled machine tools
- Identify the major areas of a CNC control
CNC machine tools are an integral part of manufacturing today. Almost every manufactured product either uses a CNC machine in its production or a tool that was manufactured on a CNC machine.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the history of CNC machine tools
- Identify the major areas of a CNC controller
- Identify common features on a CNC controller
Companies often use a variety of machine tools to produce a single final product. Companies also require personnel with varying levels and areas of expertise to utilize these machine tools efficiently to produce the product.
Learning Objectives
- Identify different classifications of machining personnel
- Identify the duties and requirements of various personnel classifications
- Recognize the available career paths for production CNC operators
A manufacturing company places departments, machines, and other equipment in various arrangements to minimize the time and cost of manufacturing its products.
Learning Objectives
- Define facility layout
- Identify different classifications of manufacturing facility layouts
- List the advantages of each facility layout
- Recognize the factors that determine which facility layout is chosen
Lubricants are critical to the operation and performance of CNC machines. It is important to understand the uses and purposes of the main types of lubricants.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between lubricating oils and greases
- Identify advantages of grease over lubricating oil
- Identify ingredients in lubricating oil and grease
- Define viscosity