Field description

Setter – programmer of machining on CNC machines, laser burning and PLC lines. Focus on serial, piece and custom production by turning, drilling, milling and laser burning, operating CNC machines. The CNC machining and laser burning field then prepares students for precision work with metals and other materials. CNC machining is an automated method of manufacturing parts where precise machine setup and programming knowledge are important.

Length of study: 3 years
Completion: Apprenticeship certificate
Field ID: 23-56-H/01 (copy to clipboard)

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Students learn not only how to program different types of robots, but also how to set up and maintain them. The practical skills they gain are applicable in manufacturing companies where automation is often used to increase efficiency.

Study content

• Technical drawing, reading drawings, standardization
• Machining and laser burning technology, tools, implements and cutting materials
• Materials and production of semi-finished products, assessment and determination of the machinability class of materials
• Knowledge of various types of machine tools and laser machines, their setup, operation and maintenance
• Creation of technological procedures of production on basic types of machine tools and laser machines
• Knowledge of selection and setting of cutting and burning conditions
• Choosing the right tool and its maintenance
• Adjustment of tools in tool holders, determination of corrections
• Different ways of clamping tools and workpieces
• Operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art CNC machine tools with Heidenhain, Siemens Sinumerik and Fanuc control systems
• Processing of technological procedure, setup sheet and tooling sheet
• Acquiring basic knowledge of computer technology and CNC programming methods
• Preparation of part production program, program testing on CNC machine and laser
• Setup, operation and maintenance of CNC machines and lasers
• Inspection and measurement of manufactured parts, dependence of cutting and burning conditions
• Production planning
• Economic literacy

Graduate employment

• CNC machinist, laser cutter
• Operation and adjustment of production machines and lasers
• CNC machine and laser programmer
• Turner
• Milling machine operator
• Driller
• Laser cutter
• Metal and non-metallic materials machinist
• Toolmaker