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CNC Machining of Materials

  • Status: Register Your Interest

  • Campus: Moylish, Limerick City

  • weeks: 26

  • Fees: €1,000 (see fees for further information)


Course Overview

This unit enables the candidate to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully machine by Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

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.

Contact Details

Flexible Learning Team

General Queries

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802

Academic Queries

Ciaran O’Loughlin

Email: Ciaran.OLoughlin@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Entry Requirements

Completed Leaving Certificate or Equivalent.

Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable using Lathes and Mills desirable

Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.

Module Outline

Content

This course is primarily focused on the programming of CNC machines. Students will programme using ISO G-Codes for milling and turning and a basic introduction to Siemens conversational Milling programming.  Preparation of the machine, Selection and the preparing of the required methods of work holding, Selection and the correct mounting of tooling, Calculation of Speeds and Feeds are key components of this course.

Programming of CNC milling machines and CNC lathes forms part of this programme. A small number of parts will be produced during the course of this programme. It also covers the operations required and safe working practices to complete the machining operations.

More Information

  • The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

    Duration

    27 Weeks, 1 evening per week,

    3 hours per evening

    Thursday 7pm to 10pm

  • Transcript of the result achieved will be issued by City and Guilds (City & Guilds Award 2850-326).

  • €1,000 tuition fees, payable directly to TUS upon registration. Additional City and Guilds Assessment fees and registration fee will also apply. These fees will be collected by the exams office during the course of the programme.

  • Application Deadline: 18 August 2024. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.