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.
- An affiliated website (www.CNCCertification.com) will contain additional certification questions and answers, as well as suggested additional exercises.
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: 1. Machine Safety; 2. Types of CNC Machines; 3. Machine Maintenance and Workspace Efficiency; 4. Cutting Tool Selection; 5. Machining Mathematics; 6. Understanding Engineering Drawings; 7. Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; 8. Deburring Tools and Techniques; 9. Machined Part Inspection; 10. Basic CNC Program Structure and Format.
Part II—Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Mills: 11. CNC Mill Setup and Operation; 12. Introduction to CNC Mill Programming.
Part III—Setup Operation and Programming of CNC Lathes: 13: CNC Lathe Setup and Operation; 14. Introduction to CNC Lathe Programming.
Part IV: Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing: 15. Introduction to CAM for CNC Milling; 16. Introduction to CAM for CNC Turning.
Part V—Preparing for the Certification Exam: 17. Exam Preparation; 18. Practice Exam.
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.
