Modern CNC milling and turning machines are controlled by software. For their work it is necessary to run a certain code. Compiling a program is quite complicated, only a specialized programmer can do this. To work with the code, you must have the appropriate education.
Profession specifics
The work of the CNC programmer is quite complicated and responsible. The technologist must have a special programming language. It is based on code that machines understand. The machine operator must undergo not only training, but also practice. The profession appeared a long time ago, so there are many ways to master it.
It is worth noting that learning to write programs for milling and turning machines on their own is impossible. Only a professional with the appropriate special education can work in production. A special program allows you to process a part on a machine in a certain way. The material and the technology of working with it are prescribed, the desired final form of the element.
One operator can work with several machines at once, which increases productivity.
Job responsibilities
To date, other programs are used to write programs for the machine. This significantly speeds up and simplifies the process, however, the activities of a specialist are still difficult to call simple. The duties of a CNC programmer are as follows.
- Development of models and technical processes by which elements are produced on the machine.
- Creation, implementation and configuration of programs for CNC.
- Code debugging and equipment operation control.
- Ensure that the parts comply with the requirements of the design documents.
- Consultation and training of other operators.
- Creating archives with programs. It is necessary to monitor their safety.
- Direct participation in the process of purchasing new equipment, its first use.
- Drawing up technical documentation.
Training
To obtain knowledge, you can go to a technical school of a specialized direction. An alternative is training courses for CNC operators. The latter usually organize production that wants to recruit specialists. Such training is especially good because you can immediately work with machines.
When studying at a technical school, you can get basic programming knowledge with CAD and CAM systems. It should be noted that graduates of educational institutions can work as CNC programmers, as well as debuggers. After graduation, specialists have such skills.
- Work using AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of milling and turning machines.
- Management of all technological processes. Understanding the basics of the CNC machine control system.
- The ability to configure industrial equipment in the CAM and CAD system.
The specialist must have a good knowledge of English. It is necessary to understand the technical documentation. In modern technical schools, CNC programmers are taught comprehensively, so getting a job later is quite simple. The main thing is that there are no problems in production when getting acquainted with equipment.
When developing a training system, modern requirements must be taken into account. At a turning center, programmers of milling and turning machines learn for 3 months or longer. You can learn a profession at any age. It is convenient to take courses organized by the plant with further employment.
