Applied Knowledge

Description:

• This competition evaluates each competitor’s ability to independently plan and program jobs for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) turning centers and provide instructions for operators to execute. Competitors program part features and generate NC code using CAM software, troubleshoot G-code programming errors, interpret prints (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing or GD&T), measure/gauge parts, and demonstrate their theoretical knowledge of CNC turning center configuration, setup, and operation.

Hours to Credits:

• Regional Competition = __ Hours = 1 KNW credit

• State Competition = __ Hours = 2 KNW credits

• National Competition = __ Hours = 3 KNW credits

• Worlds Skills Competition = __ Hours = 4 KNW credits

Competition Preparation

Description: Completion of the Mastercam Lathe certification shows mastery of the skills needed to effectively use Mastercam. Certified users will be able to explain the workflow for creating Lathe and C-axis toolpaths, understand the workflow of taking a model and creating NC code, articulate the difference between standard and dynamic toolpaths, and understand the creation of geometry in Mastercam.

Certification Preparation