ME440 NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOLS

Course Code:5690440
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MELİK DÖLEN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course is to develop a working knowledge on the following subjects:

  • Basic concepts in numerical control and CNC machine tools,
  • CNC machine programming and software design,
  • Principles for computer control and digital sensor technology,
  • Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) tools,
  • Electrical motor drives for CNC machine tools.

Course Content

Introduction to digital systems. Axis and motion nomenclature. Tooling and general considerations for programming. Part programming. Numerical control structure: control unit, machine interface, position and motion control. Interpolators. Computer Numerical Control. Measurement techniques. Drive systems and control loops. Adaptive control of CNC machine tools.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications.
2Ability to find and interpret information
3Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
4Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
5Possession of written and oral communication skills
6Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)
7Ability to produce original solutions
8Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
9Openness to all that is new
10Ability to conduct experiments
11Ability to do engineering design
12Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
13Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities
14Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession