M06-3 Digital milling - Using the CNC milling machine

Objectives

Understand the use the functions of a CNC machine,
Learn to set up and operate a CNC milling machine,
Learn to mill eyewear parts using a CNC milling machine.

Students

Opticians, dispensing opticians and technicians, sales professionals
wishing to improve their practice in the use of a CNC machine applied to the creation of frames and components.

Preconditions

None

Duration

8 hours training Module.

Educational tools

Training course carried out exclusively by the French Master Craftsmen in eyewear (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Lunetiers),
Maximum 3 trainees per trainer,
Alternating theoretical, practical and methodological inputs,
Technical documentation, samples, photos, models of equipment already made,
Eyewear workshop,
Supply of various materials and tools,
The trainee may bring his/her own equipment.

Methods of assessing knowledge

Continuous monitoring: trainees will be evaluated on their theoretical knowledge and skills through exercises and practical cases on the implementation of the different steps. Exchanges between trainees and trainer.
At the end of the module: the trainees will self-assess their skills as well as theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in this module with exchanges with the trainer.

Course

CAM menu (use of the milling machine and machining)

Presentation of the software functions,
The position of the material, the setting of the X, Y and Z coordinates of the milling machine in relation to the raw material,
Validation of the position coordinates,
Defining the position of the cutter via the keyboard,
Adjustment of manual travel speeds,
Setting the milling spindle speed according to the milling cutter used,
Start of machining and safety instructions to be observed,
Machining the frame designed by the trainee,
Tips and tricks to obtain good results.

Machining on a CNC machine.

Certificate of training

A document will be issued to trainees on the basis of the skills they have learned at the end of the course.

Training Location

Formation à l’école des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Lunetiers 8 Rue de l'Industrie 39400 Morez ‐ France, à Marseille ou en région parisienne.
Formation possible en magasin à partir de 4 stagiaires selon les disponibilités du formateur.