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 and setters looking to acquire new and upgrade existing skills, and at adult learners with knowledge and experience of the machining process looking to make the step up to CNC Programming.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the participants will have acquired advanced knowledge for CNC programming and operation of CNC Milling machines which have 4 axis capabilities. This course is designed for operators/programmers already competent in understanding the standard ISO codes for CNC Milling and require upskilling and to use the facility of the 4th Axis on a mill. The ideal candidates are already proficient in CNC operation and should have a good foundation in ISO G – codes.
Course outline
This is an advanced Fanuc milling 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 4-axis mills. Designed for operators/programmers already competent in understanding the standard ISO codes for Milling but need to upskill and use the facility of the 4th Axis on a Vertical (Horizontal) Milling Machine, and benefit from the easy to use Fanuc NC Guide Conversational system available.
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