The following is a list of topics that will be addressed in the HAAS Mill training class.

Machine Start up. Warm up routines (Lab)
Select a program to make active for warm up.

Loading of Tools. (Lab)
Proper loading of tools into machine spindle.
Proper loading of tool holder into side mount tool changer.

Program loading. (Lab)
Up and Down Loading programs via RS 232 communications.
Up and Down Loading programs via floppy disk.
Haas file extension.

Vise or Fixture Set up. (Lab)
Indicating a vise “square” to machine axis.
Indicating a fixture and finding position.

Fixture and work-offsets. (Lab)
Sweeping holes and pins to find fixture position.
Using an edge finder to set X 0.0 Y0.0 work-offset.
Z offset options.
What is a work offset, G54.
What is a local work offset, G92.

Tool Length (Lab)
Tool length setting.
Tool length options.

Cutter compensation. (Lab)
Types of comp, why it is used.

Feeds and speeds (Classroom) (Lab)
How to calculate.
Tool specific.
Material specific.

Control introduction (Lab)
Overview of control functions.

Tool types and their applications. (Classroom) (Lab)
Cutter types, and their function.

Tool Holders (Classroom) (Lab)
Holder types and their applications.
Building a tool, holder with cutting tool.
Holder Maintenance.

“G” and “M” codes. (Classroom)
Complete list of “G” and “M” codes and their functions.

Fixture types and techniques. (Lab)
The use of fixtures, simple thru complex.

Machine service. Coolant\refractometer. Lube oils (Lab)
Daily start up maintenance.
Spindle taper care.
Filters and lubrication.

Programmable coolant. (Lab)
How to adjust and save the settings.

Part inspection with hand tools, and adjustment of program with offsets. (Lab)
The use of small inspection tools, “micrometers”, “Calipers”. Check inspection tool reading and adjust offsets, re-run operation.