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Program NC and CNC machining centre

Program NC and CNC machining centre

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM07019
State Code
OAW35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to write and trial programs for numerically controlled (NC) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining centres. The program may use common M and G codes and includes the programming of advanced operations, using canned cycles and sub-routines. Programs are trialled and edited as necessary to adjust operation of centre. Technical difficulties are resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers. Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: BUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Select appropriate NC and CNC program elements for machine controller
2 Write basic NC and CNC machine program
  • 2.1 Interpret engineering drawings to define machine function and tool path geometry
  • 2.2 Calculate coordinates for tool path or machine functions, as required
  • 2.3 Select advanced operations using canned cycles and sub-routines and apply
  • 2.4 Write program in standard code format in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.5 Produce operation sheets to specification in accordance with SOPs which includes appropriate Australian Standards, where required
3 Trial program
  • 3.1 Operate machine in manual mode to test and prove program
  • 3.2 Edit program, if necessary to adjust operation, as required
  • 3.3 Check components to conform to specification
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5363 MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machining centre Unit of competency