Technology of CNC Machining (FSI-HNC-A)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Petra Sliwková, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
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Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 3 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1. Fundamentals and terminology of NC machining technology.
2. Tool materials for CNC machining.
3. Wear of cutting tools, forms and physical mechanisms.
4. Measurement of tool loading when cutting.
5. Technology of turning. Turning operations a tooling.
6. Technology of drilling. Drilling operations a tooling
7. Technology of milling. Machining operations a tooling.
8. Fundamentals of CNC programming - SINUMERIK 810D/840D. SPY 280, MCV 1210.
9. Methods of programme generation. Graphical simulation of a programme.
10. CNC machining cycles. Machining of complex curves and surfaces.
11. CNC work schedule and sequence of cutting operations, tooling and machine set up list.
12. Fundamentals of FV 25CNC/ Heidenhain iTNC 530 programming.
13. DNC programming of FV 25CNC/ Heidenhain iTNC 530.ShopMill, ShopTurn.
    Laboratory exercise 1. Basic descriptions of cutting machines and facilities.
2. Selection of tool materials for CNC machining.
3. Estimation of cutting conditions. Tool wear.
4. Active measurement of tool loading when cutting.
5. Technology of turning, calculations. Basic turning operations and tooling.
6. Basics of CNC programming - SINUMERIK 810D.
7. Tool management. Tool coding.Data operations. Graphical simulation of a programme.
8. Tests.
9. CNC machining cycles. Contour turning.
10.CNC work schedule. Sequence of cutting operations when machining.
11.-13.Technological and economical analysis of CNC machining operations.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Michael Fitzpatrick, Keith Smith: Machining and CNC Technology.  ISBN 10 1259827445, ISBN 13 978-1259827440. McGraw-Hill Education. May 2018. 4th Edition. pp. 864
2. Piska, M., Cihlarova, P., Hill, M.: Fundamentals of CNC Machining. http://www.fme.vutbr.cz/opory/pdf/ust/obrCNC/Fundamentals%20of%20CNC%20Machining.pdf
3. Piska, M., Cihlarova, P., Hill, M.: Fundamentals of CNC Machining. http://www.fme.vutbr.cz/opory/pdf/ust/obrCNC/Fundamentals%20of%20CNC%20Machining.pdf
4. Evans, K.: Programming of Computer Numerically Machines, Industrial Press Inc. Third Ed. 2007, pp. 458, ISBN 978-0-8311-3316-0.
5. Siemens AG: Návody k programování. Návod k obsluze. 4. vydání, Erlangen, SIEMENS a.s., 2000, 469 s.
6. Smid, P.: A Comprehensive Guide to Practical CNC Programming. Industrial Press Inc., Second Ed., 2003,pp. 506, ISBN 0-8311-3158-6
7. Grote,K.H., Antonsson,E.K : Handbook of Mechanical Engineering. Springer. 2014.Stürtz GmbH, Würzburg.p.1576 ISBN: 978-3-540-49131-6 e-ISBN: 978-3-540-30738-9
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Kruth, J.P., Lauwers, B., Dotremont, J., Dejonghe, P. Optimised NC-toolpath generation for 5-axis machining of complex surfaces. Machining impossible shapes. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999, pp. 343-350, ISBN 0-412-84680-2.
Literature - recommended:
1. Sandvik Coromant: Metal Cutting Mechanics
2. Siemens AG: Sinumerik 810 - Fundamentals
3. Schneider, G.: Cutting Tool Applications
4. Grote,K.H., Antonsson,E.K : Handbook of Mechanical Engineering. Springer. 2014.Stürtz GmbH, Würzburg.p.1576 ISBN: 978-3-540-49131-6 e-ISBN: 978-3-540-30738-9
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-STG-P full-time study STM Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry -- Cr,Ex 8 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-STG-P full-time study MTS Modern Technologies of Lighting Systems -- Cr,Ex 8 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-STG-P full-time study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr,Ex 8 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-ENG-Z visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 8 Recommended course 2 1 W