Organisation profile
IMR is Ireland's leading independent research and technology organisation, RTO. All Irish Manufacturing Research’s projects focus on translational innovation projects, in collaboration with industry, to demystify, de-risk and deliver emerging concepts, processes and technologies.
Training aim
The course is aimed at operators looking to acquire new and upgrade existing skills, and at adult learners with basic knowledge and experience of the machining process looking to make the step up to CNC Programming. Designed for operators in engineering already experienced using the machine but want that extra bit of knowledge to understand what the programs are doing and how to do simple editing and adjustments of offsets etc.
The course is suitable for customers with either Doosan 2-axis lathes or other manufacturers' Fanuc controlled machines with a similar configuration.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the participants will have acquired basic knowledge for CNC programming and operation of CNC Precision lathes. They will have gained an understanding of ISO G codes and cycles relevant to CNC precision turning giving them the confidence to make understand CNC programmes and make minor edits.
Course outline
This is a basic Fanuc turning course designed for people with some knowledge and experience of the machining process and CNC controls but who want to acquire the necessary skills to program 2-axis lathes.
Trainer's profile
Mr. Jeff Hart is Manager of Mills Training Academy for 16 years,
Started career as an apprentice Toolmaker in 1972 ~ 1976, and with quite high qualifications achieved was asked at the age of 21 to start part time teaching in a college YOPS (Youth Opportunity Scheme) for 5 years while simultaneously working in a Company as a Toolmaker with Plastic Injection Moulds.
While at the Company, took the opportunity to learn Programming in Heidenhain and Fanuc. Several years later in 1985 the chance to join Fanuc came up and was employed as the Training Manager. Travelled all over Europe training Machine Tool Builders, Agents and Fanuc Employees in Programming, Service Issues and New products from Fanuc.
After 10 years Mills CNC joined them as their Training Manager and create a training centre in the Midlands which was ultimate ambition.
Since Mills started the Training Academy we have had over 8,000 students come through the system, not just from the UK but many from Ireland, Egypt, India & Poland etc.
Qualifications include:
City & Guilds in Production Engineering Full Cert.
D32 & D34 level qualified for NVQ’s (Non Vocational Qualifications)
Fanuc Controlled Lathes up to 9 Axes
Fanuc Controlled Machining Centres up to 5 Axes
Heidenhain 5 Axes Machining Centres.
Siemens ShopMill & Shopturn
FeatureCam, Cimco & FAPT Software trained.
Mr. Chris Judge is the Machining Applications Specialist for subtractive manufacturing at Irish Manufacturing research. His expertise lies in his experience growing an advanced technology and modern precision engineering company in a fast-paced environment. Chris has extensive experience within the precision engineering sector working with technologies from CNC machining, abrasive waterjet cutting to EDM. Researched and implemented new and emerging technologies to ensure Prodieco always stayed competitive in their market sector. Chris is currently leading other research programmes and involved in EU funded research programmes within the Irish precision engineering space.
Course duration
3 days
Assessment & certification
Written course evaluation. 21 hours CPD
Who should attend
This course is designed for operators currently operating CNC machines at a very high level i.e., programming at controller. Applicants must already be well versed in Fanuc or Similar Programming and a good understanding of Mathematics would be advisable
Website
https://imr.ie/training/