A versatile 3-axis CNC mill for training, engineering and light-duty industrial
machining applications. Designed to produce accurate machining and smooth
surface finishes. R8 spindle taper accommodates standard tooling.
The proLIGHT Machining Center uses the latest innovative technology in its
design to meet the challenges of today's students. Using a vibration-dampening
polymer composite in its one-piece base and vertical column it is able to
machine most materials, including steel.
The proLIGHT 1000 Machining Center is a bench top state-of-the-art CNC
machining center. It uses EIA, ISO and Fanuc-compatible G&M codes, as do
larger CNC machines. It is a full three-axis machining center with an R8 spindle.
Three options of tool holders are available; R8 collets, manual quick-change
and a four-tool automatic tool changer. Linear, circular and helical interpolation,
multiple-tool programming, canned cycles and cutter tool compensation are just
a few of the programming modes the machine's software supports.
The proLIGHT Machining Center is the only CNC machine used at the Skills
USA VICA national competition in the Automated Manufacturing Technology
competition.
Control) milling. You learn the fundamentals of CNC milling by working with industrial-based equipment
to accurately machine series of complex parts. You observe and experience CNC's superiority over time-
consuming, less accurate, manually controlled machine tools. Activities challenge you to develop and
edit programs, and machine assorted parts. You gain hands-on experience in proper machine set up,
cutting tool selection, tool path definition and machining center operation. You design solutions for
industrial CNC milling applications with an emphasis on real industrial concerns, such as optimized
programming, accurate milling and increased productivity.
The Hydraulics Technology modules introduce students to the principles of hydraulics and the use of
fluid power in automated manufacturing environments. In these modules, students use software to
create, modify, operate and observe simulated hydraulic and electro-hydraulic devices and circuits.
Students also use the a hydraulics training panel with a wide assortment of industrial grade hydraulic
components. Students connect components on the panel in order to control a variety of typical industrial
hydraulic applications. Students connect different components, change physical parameters and
observe system responses. The combination of software and industrial equipment allows students to
test and troubleshoot simulated circuits before hardware connections are made. In the hydraulics
module students design solutions for industrial hydraulic applications with emphasis on real industrial
concerns, such as power losses across components, system overheating and optimized hydraulic
power. Hydraulics Technology 1 emphasizes the use of simulation software and the design of basic
hydraulic circuits. This module also includes applied science experiments to demonstrate the physical
principles of fluid power.
The Mechanisms module includes over thirty mechanical components, such as gears, pulleys and
assemblies. Using these animated components, students design mechanical assemblies to
accomplish tasks ranging from lever design to the setup and use of pulleys and gear assemblies.
Pneumatics Technology: Fundamentals of Pneumatics with PneuFlex module introduces the principles
of pneumatics and pneumatically controlled systems commonly used in automated manufacturing
environments. The module features pneumatic simulation software, which allows you to create, modify,
operate and observe simulated pneumatic and electro-pneumatic devices and circuits. The module also
uses a pneumatics training panel with its variety of industrial grade pneumatic components. You
connect different components, change physical parameters and observe system responses. The
unique combination of software and industrial equipment allows students to test and troubleshoot
simulated circuits before hardware connections are made. The module emphasizes basic skills in
operating both simulation software and hardware industrial components. This module also includes
applied science experiments to demonstrate the physical principles of air power.
The Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control module enables students to gain a solid foundation
of knowledge and skill in performing measurements and calculations. In this module, the student learns
to use precision measurement tools, such as steel rule, tape measure, protractor, micrometer, height
gauge, various calipers and dial indicators. Students gain proficiency in reading mechanical drawings,
in selecting the proper tools for inspecting parts and in preparing quality control/inspection reports.
Students learn how to collect data on a sample and calculate the mean, median and standard deviation.
They also learn how these concepts relate to statistical sampling, tolerance and quality control. The
module includes statistical process control activities that allows students to collect and display
measurement data in a spreadsheet.
In the Materials Testing module, students perform a variety of mechanical tests of materials and analyze
results to characterize and understand the mechanical properties of various materials. Students
investigate the mechanical properties of materials by measuring and comparing the tension,
compression, shear, bending, creep and hardness properties of different specimens. They plot stress
strain graphs and determine Young's modulus. Students use the Buster testing hardware to perform
tensile, compressive, shear and hardness tests. A load cell is used to measure load on the specimen,
while a displacement sensor indicates specimen displacement. Readings from the load cell and
displacement sensor are recorded by computer, familiarizing the student with computer automated data
acquisition technology. Virtual simulations enable students to observe advanced testing procedures—
procedures of which the Buster is not capable or that are prohibited by time constraints. For example,
students can observe a Fatigue Crack Growth test and plot crack growth rate as a function of stress
intensity. They can also observe a virtually elevated temperature test and participate in a specimen
temperature uniformity survey or observe a creep test that would require over three weeks to complete.
In the PLC Technology 1: Fundamentals of Ladder Logic module, you learn how to program and use
PLCs in industrial applications that require electrical control. The PLC modules feature powerful PLC
simulation control software, which allows you to program a PLC and simulate industrial applications.
The module includes the testing of input and output responses to ladder diagrams you have
programmed. The combination of graphic simulation software with PLC hardware enables you to test
and correct control programs both online and offline. PLC Technology 1: Fundamentals of Ladder Logic
combines the use of PLC hardware with theoretical training in the fundamentals of PLC theory and basic
programming.
Practical Machine Shop Mathematics: This class will cover practical mathematics in a modern machine
shop today. The material will be presented by two people that are involved daily with this material. The
material to be presented is as follows: fraction to decimal conversions, addition and subtraction of
fractions, practical algebra for machine shop personnel, related geometry and applied trigonometry. The
material will be presented with the use of shop floor blue prints and practical shop examples.
CNC Machining for the Manual Machinist: This 8-week class is especially designed for the "incumbent"
worker -- those with experience in manual machining who seek computer controlled machining skills.
The idea for the course is to increase the well-roundedness of the area's career employees in the
precision metalworking/advanced manufacturing industry -- most particularly to fill out the skill set of
those who have developed as manual machinists and tool makers and who now wish to add to their
knowledge and skills with computer-based machines.
The G&M Code Programming module is a natural successor to the CNC Milling Technology and CNC
Turning Technology modules. In this module, students learn new G&M code commands, enabling them
to write and understand complex NC programs. NC programming for both milling and turning is taught.
The commands covered include arc programming, cutter compensation, 3D surface cutting, canned
cycles, and drilling. Student use Personal Tutor software, which provides an animated simulation of the
programmed machining process.
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