Skill explained

Machinists set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. In particular, CNC Turning covers the processing of metal work pieces with CNC lathes.

From a technical drawing, the machinist must program the software controlled manufacturing machine and select, mount and offset the needed cutting tools, to fabricate the desired customer part to an accuracy of 0,01mm. (This is a human hair split approx. 8 times). Programming of the CNC lathe takes place through the machine control unit and/or Computer-Aided Machining software (CAM).

Such parts are used everywhere in metal Industries, such as Automotive, Tool and Die, Aviation and even in the Aerospace industries.

Required skills

Skilled craftsmanship in metalcutting and inspection technology,
attention to detail, reading and interpreting technical drawings and charts, the ability to work independently, mathematical and geometrical ability, endurance and sensitiveness for high precision

What the Competitors do at the Competition

The Competitor has to carry out independently the following tasks:

Prepare, based on the paper drawing, the desired CNC programs

Calculate the points of intersection on profiles if not shown on the drawings by means of any kind of calculator or the provided CAM system or the machine control.

Select the proper tools and independently mount, set-up and measure them.

Machine and measure the test project. Use any type of analysis and correction to complete the desired task.

Comply with the safety instructions by the machine manufacturer and with the national safety regulations, as well as WorldSkills regulations.