Manufacturing process planning for CNC milling

Module overview

In this module, you learn about process planning for CNC milling.  Process planning involves reading and understanding detailed drawings, identifying workholding devices, creating a tool list and planning certain types of operations to machine a part.

After completing this section, you'll be able to:

• Review a detailed drawing.
• Identify workholding devices.
• Select applicable tools.
• Create a process plan.

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Module outline

• Review detailed drawings
• Identify machine and work holding requirements
• Create a tool list
• Calculate appropriate feeds and speeds
• Populate a process plan form
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercises
• Module quiz