Design the shape. Translate precision. Build the future.
The CNC Machines Lab is a highly technological learning environment offering students the chance to train in precision mechanics through the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes and machining centers. With experiential teaching supported by industrial instrumentation and professional CAD/CAM software, the lab enables students to acquire advanced operational skills, essential for entering the manufacturing and metalworking job market.
Designed for technical and vocational schools with mechanical, mechatronics or industrial specializations, the lab integrates seamlessly into work-based learning, multidisciplinary projects and final-year curricular activities.
Learning objectives
- Learn the theoretical fundamentals of mechanical technology and CNC programming.
- Acquire hands-on skills in chip-removal machining.
- Learn to use CAD/CAM software for design and machine-program generation.
- Develop skills in managing production cycles, quality and machine maintenance.
- Understand safety protocols, ergonomics and sustainability in industrial production.
Skills developed
- Interpreting technical drawings and 3D mechanical models.
- Manual and automatic programming ISO/Heidenhain/Fanuc/Siemens.
- Using CNC lathes and machining centers for milling and turning operations.
- Simulating processes with dedicated software and verifying ISO code.
- Dimensional and quality control of machined parts using measurement instruments.
Hands-on exercises (examples)
- Machining aluminum and steel components on a 3-axis CNC machining center.
- CAD/CAM simulation and machine-code post-processing.
- Making cylindrical and threaded objects with a 2-axis CNC lathe.
- Metrological verification with digital caliper, micrometer and roughness tester.
- Tool setting, zeroing and tool management via probes and presetting.
Technical equipment (examples)
- 3-axis CNC machining center for vertical milling.
- 2-axis CNC lathe with motorized turret and digital display.
- CAD/CAM stations with professional software (e.g. Fusion 360, SolidCAM, SprutCAM).
- CNC simulators for learning machine languages safely.
- Measuring benches, digital instruments, presetting, geometric-control tools.
Curricular integration
The lab can be integrated into the following pathways:
- Technical institutes – Mechanics, Mechatronics and Energy specialization
- Vocational institutes – Technical Maintenance and Assistance specialization
- Work-based learning and projects on automation and industrial production
Accessibility and inclusion
The CNC Machines Lab is designed with inclusive solutions that meet Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. The operating workstations are modular, fitted with height-adjustable benches, simplified graphical interfaces and digital aids for students with learning disabilities or motor disabilities. Provisions include:
- Video tutorials and software simulators for independent exercises.
- Magnification and text-to-speech systems for students with visual disabilities.
- Digital collaboration tools and visual feedback for collaborative learning.
With Kyron labs dedicated to precision mechanics, the school becomes a true technological workshop, where the skills most in demand by Industry 4.0 are cultivated.
Technical support and teacher training
- Support with lab design and installation.
- Technical training on the use of lathes, CNC mills and CAD/CAM software.
- Video courses and professional manuals available online.
- Continuous updates and after-sales technical assistance.
Why choose this lab
- Realistic experience
- Certified CAD/CAM software
- Industrial CNC machines
- Integrated and interdisciplinary projects
Contact us for a tailored proposal for your institute: info@kyronedu.it
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