CNC machinist, MAZAK SLANT 450 anybody ?

Question

6 mo's ago I started A job as an cnc machininst trainee, I have been training on a MAZATROL 640 mazak control panel, have learned a lot, but need to know more, where do I find more information in how to get more training, love this job anybody outhere ?

Answer 1

I am a Mechanical engineer with 30 yrs of experience as a CNC programmer including several years as a teacher.



Forget about PLC programming it would be a waste of time for you its only used if you are integrating CNC controls with a backplane such as retrofitting old machines with newer controllers. I am assuming that you are just doing manual part programming.



I am not familiar with the exact machine that you are working on. I do know that certain Mazak machines especially newer ones come equipped with the Mazatrol controller. If yours is a Mazatrol you would be well advised to get a Mazatrol manual and learn the techniques of its symbolic programming which is much easier than the more standard ISO programming of regular CNC lathes. The mazatrol does the trigonometry and other calculations after you describe the part in the controls software.



For standard ISO programming a good understanding of trigonometry is required and you need to become familiar with the standard "G" codes that the standard controllers use. Most of these are standard between various machines. Pretty easy really...



Of course you need to know basic machine tool operation a good training as a machinist using manual machines is required for that.



I hope that this helps you. Good luck.

Answer 2

go through the machine manuals girst. That would give you familarization with different conventions.

Try to find basic tutorials on net.

I will also suggest you to go through the basic programme/code. Once you understand that properly life is easy.

I will suggest you to start learning PLC also. Because any machining center comprises of both CNC as well as PLC.

So try to learn the mapping,connections of PLC.See the Input/output cards, networking.

Beleive me you would become the subject matter expert of that machine.

PLC automation is quite intresting as compared to CNC.

Answer 3

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cant recommend somewhere in Australia If your in India...

Answer 4

check out your local community colleges.