Course Summary
This course teaches CNC lathe programming and toolpath creation using software. Students will learn to set up and operate CNC lathes, as well as how to create toolpaths and programs for efficient and accurate production.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to operate and program CNC lathes
- Create efficient and accurate toolpaths for production
- Use software to design and simulate toolpaths before implementation
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to operate and program CNC lathes
- Understanding of toolpath creation and optimization
- Familiarity with software for toolpath design and simulation
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of machining and manufacturing processes
- Access to CNC lathe and software for practice
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
- Assignments
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- CNC Machining
- Manufacturing Processes
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
CNC machines come in an almost endless array of configurations for various applications. So far, we have only talked about CNC Mills. More specifically vertical milling centers. In this course we turn our attention to the CNC Lathe. We identify the difference in a lathe’s coordinate system, tools, and how to create lathe specific toolpaths.
Knowledge
- Explore toolpaths for CNC Lathes.
- Identify a lathe coordinate system.
- Choose lathe specific tools.
- Create turning toolpaths.
Outline
- Setting up and Cutting a Profile
- Course overview
- Get the software
- Fusion UI Update
- Week 1 overview
- CNC Lathe coordinate systems
- Setting up stock for a CNC lathe
- Identifying on screen stock visualization
- Identifying specific lathe tools
- Lathe tool location and orientation
- Creating a lathe tool in Fusion 360
- Creating a basic external roughing turning toolpath
- Exploring external finishing options for turning profile
- Using turning profile on internal geometry
- Getting a profile toolpath to drop into a radial groove
- Profile leads and transitions
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Week 1: Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Setting up and Cutting a Profile resources
- About the discussion forum
- Online learning communities and social media
- Disclaimer about Autodesk Fusion 360 User Interface
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 1 challenge exercise
- Pre-course questions
- Week 1 quiz
- Internal and External Grooving Toolpaths
- Week 2 overview
- Using the single groove toolpath in Fusion 360
- Turning groove for external roughing
- Turning groove for internal roughing
- Duplicated toolpaths to reuse parameters and selections
- Creating an operation to rough and finish
- Finishing internal grooves
- Addressing collisions in a file
- Creating a CAM setup
- Roughing and finishing a part
- Parting and simulating
- Outputting G-code
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Internal and External Grooving Toolpaths resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 2 challenge exercise
- Week 2 quiz
- Threading and Chamfering for Turning
- Week 3 overview
- Removing or adding chamfers to a model
- Cutting chamfers with turning toolpaths
- Roughing and finishing a simple part
- Model prep to remove threads
- Create an external thread cutting toolpath
- Create more external thread cutting toolpaths
- Drilling on the axis of revolution
- Creating a rigid tapping toolpath
- Creating a C-axis drilling and tapping toolpath
- Creating a C-axis milling toolpath with live tooling
- Creating a toolpath pattern
- How to post code with C-axis live tooling
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Threading and Chamfering for Turning resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 3 challenge exercise
- Week 3 quiz
- CNC Lathe Stock Handling
- Week 4 overview
- Roughing and finishing the outside of an adapter
- Roughing and finishing the inside of an adapter
- Manual stock flips
- Using multiple lathe spindles
- Parting without edge cleanup
- Parting with edge cleanup
- Parting with stock transfer
- Using profile to finish a part
- Creating basic turning toolpaths
- Preparing for a milling setup
- Create milling toolpaths
- Using stock for rest machining
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- CNC Lathe Stock Handling resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 4 challenge exercise
- Week 4 quiz
- Course assessment
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fundamentals of CNC toolpaths with this engaging course on Coursera. Students are raving about the quality of instruction and the practical knowledge they gain from the class. One key aspect that many users appreciate is the hands-on approach that allows them to apply what they learn in real-world settings.Pros from User Reviews
- Practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world settings
- Engaging and high-quality instruction
- Excellent value for the price
- Flexible schedule that accommodates busy professionals
- Great for beginners and experienced machinists alike
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Not much interaction with other students or instructors
- No hands-on experience with actual CNC machines
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Limited opportunities for personalized feedback
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