A CNC machining center program is required to be organized in a specific manner for the controller to understand the instructions within the program. Each instruction must also be organized....
The address of a word in a CNC machining center program defines the meaning of the word. Understanding the meaning of common words in a CNC program is important to recognize what actions the CNC ...
The instructions written in G code programming that produce an action by a vertical CNC machining center are called commands. A command may require a single word, a block, or multiple blocks....
Building a CNC machining center program that is versatile requires organizing sections into an order that will safely produce a part that meets all of the part’s requirements.
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Critical thinking is one of many ways to think about information, problems you need to solve, or decisions you need to make. This course introduces you to critical thinking skills and how you might...
It’s human nature to make quick judgements and fast decisions, but fast decisions are not always the best decisions. The critical thinking process encourages you to slow down, define the problem or...
Understanding arguments and how they are constructed makes it easier to analyze another person’s point of view and decide whether you agree with it. Understanding arguments also helps you construct...
Customers are integral to the success of any business. In this course, you will find out who your customers are, what customer service is, who provides it, and how it affects a business’s bottom ...
Your interactions with customers set the tone for your long-term relationships. In this course, you will learn how to greet customers and interact with them in a way that makes them repeat ...
Whether you are interacting with internal or external customers, effective communication is vital. Effective communication makes it possible to understand your customers’ needs.
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While some customers may know right away what they would like from a business, others do not know which products or services they are interested in. In this course, you will discover how to ask ...
Serving your customers in such a way that you build strong relationships with them helps create loyal, repeat customers. In this course, you will learn what you can do on a customer service front ...
If you are not accustomed to working with customers who are different from you, you may not be sure how to interact with them. In this course, you will learn guidelines for working with customers ...
In this course, you will learn how to work well with customers with all types of disabilities. You will discover general guidelines for working with customers who have a variety of disabilities. ...
In customer service, you encounter a wide range of customer personalities. While some customers are fun to work with, others are hard to work with no matter the situation. Others are simply angry. ...
When you work in customer service, dealing with unhappy customers is unavoidable. In this course, you will learn how to respond to customer complaints. You will also discover a problem-solving ...
Difficult situations do not occur only with your external customers; they can occur with your internal customers as well. In this course, you will learn why conflict with internal customers occurs ...
Drill bits are used in conjunction with drill motors to drill holes in workpieces. In this course, you will learn about drill bits and how to choose the right bit for the hole you are drilling....
Two commonly used drilling attachments are drill guides and drill stops. Using these attachments will make it easier to drill a quality hole.
Learning Objectives
List the parts of a drill ...
A countersink is a conical hole cut into material that allows the head of a fastener to sit flush with the surface of the material. Flush head fasteners improve aerodynamics, prevent trip hazards, ...
Cutting fluids are vital to the success of most machining operations on CNC machines. It is important to understand the properties and proper maintenance of the various cutting fluids.
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Many different types of cutting tool material are available, and how they interact with whatever you are cutting plays a key role in the success of a machining operation. In this course, you will ...
Several machining operations can use indexable tools. In this course, you will learn the difference between indexable turning tool holders and indexable boring bar holders. You will also discover ...
Many different types of inserts exist. Fortunately, many inserts are versatile, and you can uase them for multiple tasks. In this course, you will discover the common insert shapes for CNC lathes. ...
Solid cutting tools are widely used in CNC lathes and machining centers. Understanding the terms associated with these tools and how a tool is selected is important information for all CNC team ...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces certain federal laws against discrimination in the workplace. Understanding the role of the EEOC will help you prevent or respond to ...
A blueprint is the primary means of communicating the requirements of a product to all those involved in manufacturing or building the product. Understanding how to read and interpret a blueprint ...
Words and phrases you use in everyday conversation have different meanings when applied to reading an engineering drawing. In this course, you will learn the meanings of words and phrases as they ...
The key to reading an engineering drawing is understanding how to visually interpret product illustrations. In this course, you will learn how the views on an engineering drawing are arranged and ...
There are many types of lines used to define the shape of an object on an engineering drawing. Each type has a specific function in the definition of the object.Learning Objectives
Identify ...
Dimensions and tolerances are used to define the required distances between lines, planes, and points on an object.
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Define a feature
Define a ...
Some words and phrases you use in everyday conversation have different meanings when applied to blueprint reading. In this course, you will learn the meanings of words and phrases as they are used ...
The key to blueprint reading is understanding how to visually interpret product illustrations. In this course, you will learn how blueprints are drawn and how to see a three-dimensional object on...
The picture area of a blueprint is the engineer’s answer to a design problem. The engineer puts the answer on a drawing using lines and symbols that are common to the industry. In this course, you ...
Dimensions and tolerances are used to define the distances between lines, planes, and symbols on a blueprint. In this course, you will learn how dimensions and tolerances make it possible to mass ...
Blueprints have unique standardized symbols that are used to communicate additional information about the product. Recognizing these symbols and their meanings is the final step to effectively ...
Size dimensions can often restrict a feature more than is needed. When the shape or form of a feature is more important than its size, a geometric dimension and tolerance is typically used.Learning...
The ability to read an assembly drawing and identify the components is important to many people working in manufacturing. It is also important to understand how dimensions and tolerances affect how...
Threaded fasteners are frequently used in assemblies. Understanding the terms associated with threads and threaded fasteners is important for anyone working with fasteners and other parts with ...
Manufacturing a product requires a great amount of communication among all the people involved. Much of the communication must come from engineers. Engineers use a variety of methods to communicate...
