Machine Basic Knowledge (CNC / VMC)
1. Machine Parts ■■■■■■■
• Bed, Column, Spindle, Chuck, Tailstock (Lathe)
• Table, Saddle, Guideways (Milling/VMC)
• Ball Screw, Bearings, Motors, Turrets, ATC (Automatic Tool Changer)
2. Tool Knowledge
• Tool types: Turning tool, End mill, Drill, Boring bar, Tap, Reamer
• Tool material: HSS, Carbide, Ceramic, Diamond coated
• Tool holding devices: Collet, Chuck, Tool holder
3. Workpiece Holding
• Chuck (3 jaw, 4 jaw), Fixture, Vice, Pallet
• Clamping methods (Hydraulic, Mechanical, Pneumatic)
4. Coolant & Lubrication
• Coolant → Tool & Workpiece ■■ ■■■■ ■■■■ ■■
• Lubrication → Machine parts ■■ smooth ■■ friction-free ■■■■ ■■
5. Engineering Drawing Basics
• 2D View: Front, Top, Side view
• Dimensions ■■■■■
• Tolerance & Symbols (Ø, ±, Surface finish)
• Sectional views
6. Measurement Tools
• Vernier Caliper
• Micrometer (Inch & mm)
• Height Gauge
• Bore Gauge
• Dial Indicator
7. Machine Operations
• Turning, Facing, Drilling, Boring, Tapping (Lathe/CNC Turning)
• Milling, Slotting, Pocketing, Drilling, Tapping (VMC)
8. Programming Basics (CNC ■■■)
• G-Codes → Motion commands (G00, G01, G02, G03)
• M-Codes → Machine commands (M03 Spindle ON, M08 Coolant ON)
• Work Offset (G54, G55…)
• Tool Offset (H & D values)
9. Safety Rules
• Safety glasses, shoes, gloves
• Workpiece & tool clamping ■■■ ■■■■
• Emergency stop button location ■■■ ■■■■
• Machine ■■■■■ ■■■ mobile / distraction avoid ■■■■
10. Maintenance Basic
• Daily machine cleaning
• Lubrication level check ■■■■
• Coolant level check ■■■■
• Chips removal
• Air pressure check ■■■■