CNC- Based New Part Development: From Drawing To Production

Description

CNC-Based New Part Development: From Drawing to Production is an industry-focused e-learning course that builds practical skills in drawing interpretation, CNC process planning, machine and cutting-tool selection, work holding, setup planning, and manual programming for VMC and CNC Lathe. Through industrial examples, exercises, and case studies, learners gain the knowledge required to plan and manufacture precision components efficiently

Course Details

Course Overview

This industry-focused e-learning course develops practical skills required to manufacture new parts using CNC machines, including VMC, CNC Lathe, HMC and Turn-Mill.

Participants will learn engineering drawing interpretation, CNC process planning, machine and cutting-tool selection, workholding concepts, setup planning and basic manual part programming.

The course includes practical exercises, live industrial examples and case studies presented by experienced industry professionals and academic experts.

Course Modules

1. Engineering Drawing and Inspection

• Types of views and projections
• Limits, fits and surface finish
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing—GD&T
• Measuring tools and instruments

2. CNC Process Planning

• Selection of suitable CNC machines
• Selection of machining parameters
• Planning the sequence of machining operations
• Process planning based on part geometry and specifications

3. Cutting Tools and Workholding

• Turning inserts and tool holders
• Milling cutters and end mills
• Tool-clamping systems
• Basic workholding and fixture concepts

4. Manual CNC Programming

• Fundamentals of manual part programming
• Basic programming for VMC
• Basic programming for CNC Lathe

5. Industrial Case Studies

Six practical examples covering part development using:

• HMC
• VMC
• CNC Lathe
• Turn-Mill
• Combined VMC and CNC Lathe processes
• Rope-drum machining applications

6. Modern CNC Practices

• In-process inspection
• Introduction to CAD/CAM integration

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret manufacturing drawings accurately
• Prepare effective CNC process plans
• Select suitable CNC machines and machining parameters
• Select appropriate cutting tools and clamping systems
• Understand basic workholding and setup requirements
• Develop basic manual programs for VMC and CNC Lathe
• Apply practical CNC part-development practices in industrial applications

Course Information

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Mode: Online learning with exercises and assignments
• Learning Effort: Approximately 2 hours per day