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Structure and Sequence: The course is divided into 5 Units. Each Unit has a number of instructional Modules which may include both "Core " and "Specific" sections. A Core section covers the general aspects of the topic that apply to all CNC controls, even those not shown in the Specific sections.

Each Specific section explains how a particular CNC control handles the topic being taught. Unit 1 is shown below as an example. After viewing the instruction as a trainee, you should answer the Work Sheet questions to be sure you have retained all the information. Then the Interactive Test for each Module can be completed. Once all the test questions are 100% correct, you can begin the next active module.

Unit 1: The Basic CNC Lathe - 9 Modules with 17 Sections (see graphic above)

Unit 2: Understanding Part Programs - 8 Modules with 12 Sections

Unit 3: Lathe Operator Skills - 11 Modules with 30 Sections

Unit 4: Basic Setup Skills - 13 Modules with 22 Sections

Unit 5: Advanced Setup Skills - 19 Modules with 23 Sections

Modules and Sections: In the 60 modules there are 106 Sections of instruction. On average, each Section is 10 minutes in length. A section topic would cover information or a task that must be mastered by the student, for example, the mounting of chuck jaws. For a topic such as this, since there are very few differences between machines, the instructional Module shows the procedure on a typical CNC lathe. As seen above in Unit 1, when general topics are presented many Modules may only have a Core section.

If you wish to be informed about CNC but not operate a machine, Units 1 and 2 would be appropriate. If you wish to learn to operate a CNC lathe but will not be setting them up, Units 1, 2, and 3 will provide the instruction. If you wish to be a setup operator that will not be doing any editing to correct problems, Units, 1, 2, 3 and 4 should be completed. If you wish to be a complete setup programmer, all 5 Units should be utilized.

Module Flow: As you begin a module, you will see the Core section of instruction. Next, assuming the you were signed up for the Fanuc 10T control, you would only see the instruction for the Fanuc 10T control from the five sections of Specific instruction available for that Module.

The Student Guide with its Work Sheets, will include questions covering both the Core and Fanuc 10T specific instruction. As you attempt to answer the questions, return to look at either the Core ar Specific instruction as many times as you need. Taking the time to answer all the Work Sheet questions will make it much easier for you to answer the Interactive test that follows and provide a reference after the course is finished.

Once you complete the Work Sheet, proceed to the Interactive Test online. The test may have all of the Core questions followed by all the Specific questions or it may have the Specific questions interspersed within the Core material. The order the questions are presented will follow the sequence used in the instructional material.

EIA and Conversational: Throughout the instruction, EIA based programming is explained since it is the most widely used form of programming. Because of the expanding use of conversational programming, the Mazak control is used as the primary example of this programming method. The differences in conversation approaches are illustrated in sections covering Fanuc FAPT and Okuma IGF as well.

Real-World Examples: Most scenes were recorded in manufacturing shops and show actual production environments and work pieces. Computer animations and graphics are used to explain some concepts, such as the coordinate grid. To see samples of the instruction click on "Free Samples" above.


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Structure and Sequence: The course is divided into 5 Units. Each Unit has a number of instructional Modules which may include both "Core " and "Specific" sections. A Core section covers the general aspects of the topic that apply to all CNC controls, even those not shown in the Specific sections. Each Specific section explains how a particular CNC control handles the topic being taught. Unit 1 is shown below as an example. After viewing the instruction as a trainee, you should answer the Work Sheet questions to be sure you have retained all the information. Then the Interactive Test for each Module can be completed. Once all the test questions are 100% correct, you can begin the next active module.


		Module Flow: As you begin a module, you will see the Core section of instruction. Next, assuming the you were signed up for the Fanuc 10T control, you would only see the instruction for the Fanuc 10T control from the five sections of Specific instruction available for that Module. The Student Guide with its Work Sheets, will include questions covering both the Core and Fanuc 10T specific instruction. As you attempt to answer the questions, return to look at either the Core ar Specific instruction as many times as you need. Taking the time to answer all the Work Sheet questions will make it much easier for you to answer the Interactive test that follows and provide a reference after the course is finished. Once you complete the Work Sheet, proceed to the Interactive Test online. The test may have all of the Core questions followed by all the Specific questions or it may have the Specific questions interspersed within the Core material. The order the questions are presented will follow the sequence used in the instructional material.
	EIA and Conversational: Throughout the instruction, EIA based programming is explained since it is the most widely used form of programming. Because of the expanding use of conversational programming, the Mazak control is used as the primary example of this programming method. The differences in conversation approaches are illustrated in sections covering Fanuc FAPT and Okuma IGF as well. Real-World Examples: Most scenes were recorded in manufacturing shops and show actual production environments and work pieces. Computer animations and graphics are used to explain some concepts, such as the coordinate grid. To see samples of the instruction click on "Free Samples" above.