CNC Machining Certifiication Exam Guide
Pages 350 Pages, Softcover
Published Date: October, 2019

Overview

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.

Author:

Ken Evans has had an illustrious career working in aerospace and manufacturing as a Prototype Lab Manager, CNC Programmer, Sales Engineer, Instructor, Quality Control Inspector and Machinist Tool- & Die- and Mold-maker. He has more than 20 years of experience using CAD/CAM, more than 20 years of teaching, and is CIM certified. Evans is a published author for Industrial Press (Programming of CNC Machines + accompanying Workbook, Interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 3e), and has been an Advisor of medalists in the Precision Machining Technology area at SKILLS USA.

Part I—CNC Machining Fundamentals

• Machine Safety
• Types of CNC Machines
• Machine Maintenance and Workspace Efficiency
• Cutting Tool Selection
• Machining Mathematics
• Understanding Engineering Drawings
• Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Deburring Tools and Techniques
• Machined Part Inspection
• Basic CNC Program Structure and Format

Part II—Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Mills

• CNC Mill Setup and Operation
• Introduction to CNC Mill Programming

Part III—Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Lathes

• CNC Lathe Setup and Operation
• Introduction to CNC Lathe Programming

Part IV: Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing

• Introduction to CAM for CNC Milling
• Introduction to CAM for CNC Turning

Part V—Preparing for the Certification Exam

• Exam Preparation
• Practice Exam.