Overview

• The CNC Mill System (Light Duty), Model 5400, provides training in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) with a microprocessor-driven CNC Mill (Light Duty).

  The system allows students to practice computer numerical controlled (CNC) code programming and editing, learn to operate mill components, controls, and tools, set a programmed reference zero, follow the steps necessary to machine a part to programmed specifications, and apply the machine code language to current mill technology.

Topic Coverage

• Introduction to CNC
• Machine & Components
• Tools & Tooling
• Basic Programming
• Machine Operation
• Maintenance
• History of CNC
• Enter a Program into a Computer
• Identify Components on the CNC Mill
• Identify X-, Y-, and Z-axis Movements on the Mill
• Write and Execute a Program to Mill a Shoulder, Drill a Hole, and Mill a Pocket
• Calculate and Program Cutter Clearances
• Machine a Complex Part
• Pocket and Drill a Hole
• Load and Execute a Part Program

Equipment Features

• Key-released emergency stop push-button
• Single and continuous step modes
• Full manual control mode
• Tool offset table editing
• Main power indicator
• Feed rate override
• Spindle speed override
• Stall indicator

Associated products

• Teach Pendant-Controlled Robot System (5100)
• Computer-Controlled Robot System (5150)

• Servo Robot System (5250)
• CNC Lathe Lathe System, Light Duty (5300)
• 5600 CNC Mill (5600)