Ken Evans - CNC Machining Certification Exam Guide

CNC Machining
Certification
Exam Guide

CNC Machining
Certification
Exam Guide

Setup, Operation and
Programming

Ken Evans

Industrial Press

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Author: Ken Evans

Title: CNC Machining Certification Exam Guide Setup, Operation and Programming

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by Industrial Press, Inc.

All rights reserved. Published in 2020.

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ISBN (print): 978-0-8311-3637-6

ISBN (ePUB): 978-0-8311-9501-4

ISBN (eMOBI): 978-0-8311-9502-1

ISBN (ePDF): 978-0-8311-9500-7

Publisher and Editorial Director: Judy Bass

Copy Editor: Elise Davies

Compositor: Paradigm Data Services (P) Ltd., Chandigarh

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Limits of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty

Notice to the reader: While every possible effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented herein, the author and publisher express no guarantee of the same. The author and publisher do not offer any warrant or guarantee that omissions or errors have not occurred and may not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this text by the readers. The readers accept full responsibility for their own safety and that of the equipment used in connection with the instructions in this text. There has been no attempt to cover every controller or machine type used in the industry and the reader should always consult the operation and programming manuals for the machine they are using before any operation or programming is attempted.

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First, I give thanks to God, for blessing me with the opportunity, knowledge, and ability to share in this work. Thanks to all machining instructors who help change the lives of their students by teaching them skills that will provide for a bountiful future. Special thanks to the publisher, Industrial Press, Inc. and specifically to: Owner/CEO Alex Luchars; Managing Editor Laura Brengleman; Editorial Director/Publisher Judy Bass; Typesetting and Design Devanand Madhukar; Project Manager Patricia Wallenburg; and Elise Davies, Copy Editor. Thanks also to Daniel E. Puncochar for his work on the second edition (original text based on ASME Y 14.5 1994) of Interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (based on ASME Y14.5-2009, 3rd edition). Thanks also to all of the following contributors:

ATAGO USA, Inc.

Miyuki Clauer, Marketing Supervisor for Brix Scale and Refractometer images

Autodesk, Inc.

Al Whatmough, Sr. Product Manager, for granting the use of Autodesk Fusion 360 and Autodesk Inventor Professional CAD/CAM software for design graphics, program creation, and screen shots used throughout the text; and Tim Paul, Manager Manufacturing and Business Strategy, for his support.

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company

Kevin Bower, President for fire extinguisher-related images and text.

CAMplete Solutions, Inc.

Jeff Fritsch, VP of Sales and Marketing for temporary license and use of CAMplete Trupath simulation software and screenshot graphic images from within.

Command Tooling, LLC

Bounti Hanedae, CFO for Haas BMT style lathe turret tooling models and images.

DATRON Dynamics, Inc.

Steve Carter, Brand Manager for 15-station ATC (automatic tool changer) with tool-length sensor on DATRON M8Cube highspeed milling machine image.

Haas Automation, Inc.

Scott Rathburn, Marketing Product Manager/Senior Editor for Haas CNC machine images used throughout the text.

Harvey Performance Company, LLC Tim Lima, Senior Content Marketing Specialist for text excerpts and graphics from the Helical Machining Guidebook and the 2018 Product Catalog.

Kurt Manufacturing Inc., Industrial Products Division

Steve Kane, Sales and Marketing Manager for vise 3D models and images of workholding accessories downloaded from the Technical Library, Kurt Images, Gallery at https://www.kurtworkholding.com.

The L.S. Starrett Company

Krys Swan, Senior Graphic Designer for excerpts from Bulletin 1211, Tools and Rules, including related graphic images.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for images and text on the NFPA/OSHA Comparison of NFPA and HazCom Labels 2012 Labels Quick Card.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

for image and text on the Hazard Communication Standard Labels Quick Card and the Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets Quick Card.

Sandvik Coromant

Angela Roxas, PR and Sponsorships for 3D models and images of inserts, cutting tools, holders, and assemblies from their CoroPlus Tool Guide application and the CoroPlus ToolLibrary.

Vericut

Meridith Choy, Marketing Specialist for temporary software license and screenshot images from the software.

Congratulations on your decision to seek skills and earn certification in CNC Machine Operation, Setup, and Programming. The career of machining has been around for a very long time. This career is constantly changing with new technology influencing manufacturing methods at a pace that is fascinating. Hang onyou are in for a ride! Have an open mind to discovery, never be afraid to change, and keep learning. With these new skills you will not be out-of-work unless you wish to be.

Instructors, teach your students. Let them do. The best way to learn is by doing. If they fail or miss the mark, encourage and be patient. The old saying, This is the way we have always done it is a death sentence to new ideas and productivity. Never accept the status quo, keep learning.

Manufacturing is in crisis with a shortage of skilled workers needed to fill open positions. In times of crisis, people pull together to get the task done and rebuild. Sometimes, new and more productive methods are the result. Humans are amazingly resilient and able to overcome unthinkable odds. You dont have to look back very far in history to see examples. Never be afraid of change, embrace it!

The most important thing to remember is to never compromise when it comes to safety, quality, and work ethic. Be tenacious in your endeavors and dont be hard on yourself when things go awry. Keep trying, keep learning.

May God bless all who read this text with extraordinary skill and a positive career experience for a better world. Life is good, my friends! Live it!

When working with any type of machinery, you are the only one who can protect yourself from injury. This is only possible if you understand the risks associated with machining and apply safe work practices that are outlined here and in every machine operation/maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer. By following these best practices, you and those you work with will be protected from injury on the job. Also, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace. All provided safety-related training should be documented and updated at least annually.