Standards - Career & Technical Education

Demonstrate the process involved in setting part zero, using X, Y, and Z axes.

Calculate the correct speeds and feeds for a given CNC routing operation, using speed and feed formulas.

Explain the use of directional vectors in a CNC routing operation.

Use vectors to create a design for a CNC router.

Replicate design vectors and dimensions from selected prints into a simple CNC routing program.

Use scale factors or proportional reasoning to calculate and program dimensions in a simple CNC routing program.

Select and justify the appropriate tooling/cutting tools for a given CNC routing program.

Select and justify the appropriate work-holding devices for a given CNC routing operation.

Describe the necessary setup documentation for a given CNC routing operation and explain how to create it.

Create an original two-dimensional design for prototyping or production.

Select materials, work-holding devices, and tooling needed for production of an original two-dimensional design.

Create toolpaths and run a simulation for an original two-dimensional design, and troubleshoot as needed.

Document CNC routing operation, including part zero, offsets, feeds and speeds, and tooling, for a two-dimensional design.

Research and report on documentation needed for copyright.

Produce an original two-dimensional product and prepare a written evaluation of the project.

Describe any challenges encountered in the design or production phases of the two-dimensional project and the steps taken to reach decisions or resolve issues.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Utilize trigonometry and geometry to solve design and product issues and enter information in computer-aided design (CAD) in both two- and three-dimensional spaces.

Describe how the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system is used to produce graphs, using technical vocabulary.

Use the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system to calculate and draw vectors.

Describe a CNC program and explain the sequence of operations in a typical CNC program.

List the most commonly used G codes and M codes, and describe what they do.

Write code for computer numerical control (CNC) programs to make simple cuts, using proper syntax.

Compare and contrast Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) and Rapid Prototyping (RP).

Compare and contrast prototyping and production machining.

Design and manufacture two-dimensional and three-dimensional milling and rotary prototypes and finished products, utilizing CNC procedures and CAD-CAM software.

Calculate speed and feed rates for specified milling and rotary operations.

Set machine, fixture, and tool length offsets for a given scenario.

Create, maintain, and save files within a CAD-CAM program.

Select tooling, set up a CNC router, lathe, or turner, load and verify a program, and run a part.

Create and manage a three-dimensional numeric control operation tool path for a router, lathe, or turner to create a part that meets customer specifications.