CNC 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.
Features
Presents CNC Programming with G-Code so users can execute their programs with confidence.
Focuses on the creation of CNC programs using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
Written with the end goals of certification, credentialing and job readiness in mind.
Practice study questions mimic those presented on credentialing exams and practice exercises prepare readers for the required practical activities.
An affiliated website (www.CNCCertification.com) will contain additional certification questions and answers, as well as suggested additional exercises.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part I : CNC Machining Fundamentals
Section 1 : Machine Safety Section 2 : Types of CNC Machines Section 3 : Machine Maintenance and Workspace Efficiency Section 4 : Cutting Tool Selection Section 5 : Machining Mathematics Section 6 : Understanding Engineering Drawings Section 7 : Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Section 8 : Deburring Tools and Techniques Section 9 : Machined Part Inspection Section 10 : Basic CNC Program Structure and Format
Part II : Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Mills
Section 1 : CNC Mill Setup and Operation Section 2 : Introduction to CNC Mill Programming
Part III : Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Lathes
Section 1 : CNC Lathe Setup and Operation Section 2 : Introduction to CNC Lathe Programming
Part IV: Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Section 1 : Introduction to CAM for CNC Milling Section 2 : Introduction to CAM for CNC Turning
Part V : Preparing for the Certification Exam
Section 1 : Exam Preparations Section 2 : Practice Exam
Further Reading
References
Answer Key for Chapter Study Questions
Index