CNC Machining of Materials - Limerick
This unit enables the candidate to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully machine by Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
| Award Name | Award - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award - UK | City and Guilds |
Duration
27 Weeks
Delivery
27 weeks, 3 hours per week
Thursday evenings from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Good level of computing skills.
Industry experience is desirable but not essential.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Further information
START DATE 21/09/2023
Limerick
€1,000 tuition fees, payable directly to TUS upon registration.
This programme is focused on programming 3-axis CNC milling and 2-axis lathe work. It includes part-programming, preparation of the machine, selection and the preparing of the required methods of work holding, the selection and the correct mounting of tooling. It also covers the operations required and safe working practices to complete the machining operations.
Qualification
Transcript of the result achieved will be issued by City and Guilds (City & Guilds Award 2850-326).
Write CNC programmes using ISO G-code for a CNC Milling machine and two-axis CNC lathe.
Produce CNC part-programs using simulation software.
Set-up CNC machine tools and work-offsets..
Produce parts using CNC machine tools.
Qualification
Transcript of the result achieved will be issued by City and Guilds (City & Guilds Award 2850-326).
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