The Mastering CNC Lathes program is divided into 5 courses. Each course includes between 4 to 5 lessons with an instructional video for each, for a total of 21 lesson tapes.
Lesson Format: On average, each lesson video is 25 minutes in length. Each lesson is divided into parts based on the topics covered. A topic would cover information or a task that must be mastered by the student. For a topic such as the mounting of chuck jaws, the instruction shows the procedure on a typical CNC lathe since there are few differences between machines.
However, for a topic such as the entering of tool geometry data, procedures vary between control types. Once the student learns what these offsets are and when they must be entered, the lesson proceeds to show the entry procedure on a model of CNC control that most closely matches the majority of controls. If there are significant differences in the procedures on other models of control, they are then shown. Where appropriate, any variation between G&M code and conversational programming methods are also explained.
Task-Oriented Instruction: For years people have attempted to use the operator manual provided by the machine manufacturer during their learning experience. However, these manuals typically explain what the machine does, not what the person must do or when to do it. With your MasterTask course, your students will learn the skills they need as they progress in a logical sequence through the job tasks required of operators, machinists and set up programmers. For example, how many times have you seen manuals that explained all of the buttons and switches on the control panel without explaining when they are to be used?
Real-World Examples: MasterTask videos are of broadcast quality and use professional narration and graphics. Most scenes were recorded in manufacturing shops and show actual production environments and work pieces. Computer animations and graphics are used to explain some of the more abstract concepts such as the coordinate grid.
To order a sample video for this course, click FREE SAMPLES above. The tape you receive will include segments taken from a number of lessons throughout the course. The sample CD-ROM that accompanies the video includes the questions that correspond to the video segments shown.
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