Course detail

Operation of Machine Tools

FSI-GPSAcad. year: 2020/2021

Learning outcomes of the course unit The course is aimed at gaining knowledge of machine tool operation. In the course, students will learn the basic elements for machine tool operation (machine components, machine control system, tool setting, workpiece alignment) including program preparation for machining with subsequent production of test workpiece.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing., Dipl.-Ing Michal Holub, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Course graduates will learn the methods of working with CNC machine tools.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites and co-requisites Basic knowledge of machine tool construction, knowledge of engineering technology and electrotechnical qualification (50/1978) §4.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught in the form of exercises in laboratories, which are focused on practical work with machine tools. As far as possible, lectures by practitioners and excursions to companies dealing with the content-related activities will be organized for students.
The course is limited to a group of max. 15 students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is taught in the form of exercises in CNC machine tools accompanied by partial lectures. Exercise is completed by graded credit. 100% attendance and semester project is required for its acquisition.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to master basic operations with machine tools. Teaching will be directed to a CNC turning center and a three-axis CNC vertical milling machining center with Siemens Sinumerik control systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Laboratory exercise: 13 x 3 hrs.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Marek J., et al. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů IV. MM publishing, s.r.o., 2018. s. 352-364. ISBN: 978-80-906310-8-3. (CS)
Stulpa M. (2014). CNC Programování obráběcích strojů. GRADA. ISBN: 978-80-247-5269-3. (CS)

Recommended reading

Marek J, Novotný L, Smolík J, Blecha P, Březina T, Mrkvica I, Sulitka M, et al. (2010). Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů (MM Speciál., p. 420). Praha: MM publishing, s.r. o. (CS)
Stulpa M. (2014). CNC Programování obráběcích strojů. GRADA. ISBN: 978-80-247-5269-3. (CS)

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-VSR-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing., Dipl.-Ing Michal Holub, Ph.D.
Ing. Jiří Tůma, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Milling and turning machining centers
2. Tooling and tool setting
3. Preparation of the workpiece and adjustment in the machine - milling machine
4. Preparation of the workpiece and adjustment in the machine - lathe
5. Siemens Sinumerik - basic operations
6. Fundamentals of programming in Siemens Sinumerik
7. Technological parameters and technological procedures
8. Processing of CNC program according to assignment for milling operations
9. Processing of CNC program according to assignment for turning operations
10. Production of the test piece according to the specification
11. Production of the test piece according to the specification
12. Production of test part according to specification
13. Presentation of results

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course