Title: Machine Setup - Day 8
Course: Multi-Axis Machining Operations (ATE CENTRAL) > Section: Day 8 - 5 Hours (Total: 40 Hours)

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INTRODUCTION

Inform your instructor that you are now ready to set up the machine. You will demonstrate how to power up and set up the machine with your instructor.

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OBJECTIVES

- Demonstrate how to power up the machine.
- Demonstrate how to set up the machine.
- Demonstrate knowledge of probing cycles, and both tool and spindle probes.
- Demonstrate correct fixture setup and selection of a machining center.

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INSTRUCTIONS

You will complete the following with an instructor on the UMC 500.

Power Up

Power up the machine.

- Home the machine so that X, Y, Z, 4th, and 5th axis are returned to machine zero.
- Perform a spindle warm-up

Set Up

- Align back vice jaw with the X-axis of the machine ±.0005  from side to side.
- Load stock and make flush with the left side of the back jaw.
- Set length offsets.
- Set work offsets.

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SUBMIT

1. Submit a picture of the workholding.
2. Upload a video of the tool being touched off.

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