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Hi!
 
Do you think of something like this?
 
This is mostly for the operator i guess,  i saw you asked for Mastercam and cam skills after i posted.
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Operator Proficiency Test
 
Section One:  general CNC Questions
 
 
1)  the spindle speed for a particular tool in a program is incorrect
and you wish to reduce it.  The kind of CNC word you must change is:
 
a) an F word
b) a G word
c) an S word
d) a T word
 
2)You determine that a feedrate for a particular tool must be 5.0
inches per minute (or 5 millimeters per minute in the metric mode). The correct
designation in the program would be:
 
a) F0.5
b) S5.0
c) F5.0
d) F0.005
 
 
3) You are running a proven program (one run before) for the first
time in a new setup.  You are cautiously allowing the first tool come into its
approach position when you determine that the tool is not going where it is
supposed to.
It is most likely that.
 
a) the spindle speed is not correct.
b) the program zero designation is not correct
c) the dry run switch should be turned on
d) the programmed coordinates are not correct
 
4)  When coordinates going into a program are specified relative to
the program zero point, it is called:
 
a) the incremental mode
b) the absolute mode
c) the rapid mode
d) the canned cycle mode
 
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I have 3 pdf files with this tests, I got them some years ago and  can not remember where, but if there are any interest here i can publish them, I do not own the copyright on them.
 
the pdf consist of 3 pages with the questions, and one blank page, and after that blank page is the answers!, so if you want them, be sure to hand out right pages!, lol
 
 
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22 hours ago, geirsj said:
Hi!
 
Do you think of something like this?
 
This is mostly for the operator i guess,  i saw you asked for Mastercam and cam skills after i posted.
-----------------------------
 
 
Operator Proficiency Test
 
Section One:  general CNC Questions
 
 
1)  the spindle speed for a particular tool in a program is incorrect
and you wish to reduce it.  The kind of CNC word you must change is:
 
a) an F word
b) a G word
c) an S word
d) a T word
 
2)You determine that a feedrate for a particular tool must be 5.0
inches per minute (or 5 millimeters per minute in the metric mode). The correct
designation in the program would be:
 
a) F0.5
b) S5.0
c) F5.0
d) F0.005
 
 
3) You are running a proven program (one run before) for the first
time in a new setup.  You are cautiously allowing the first tool come into its
approach position when you determine that the tool is not going where it is
supposed to.
It is most likely that.
 
a) the spindle speed is not correct.
b) the program zero designation is not correct
c) the dry run switch should be turned on
d) the programmed coordinates are not correct
 
4)  When coordinates going into a program are specified relative to
the program zero point, it is called:
 
a) the incremental mode
b) the absolute mode
c) the rapid mode
d) the canned cycle mode
 
--------------------------
 
I have 3 pdf files with this tests, I got them some years ago and  can not remember where, but if there are any interest here i can publish them, I do not own the copyright on them.
 
the pdf consist of 3 pages with the questions, and one blank page, and after that blank page is the answers!, so if you want them, be sure to hand out right pages!, lol
 
 
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Can you attach the pdf file for this quiz? my company is in dire need of a better filtering process for applicants.

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On 9/24/2019 at 9:15 AM, stanektool said:

We're looking for a short (30 minute - 1 hour) test we can give an employee candidate to prove basic MasterCAM / CAM skills proficiency.  Does anyone know if any such beast exists? 

Thanks

have them sit in front of your computer and hand them a blueprint, tell them "see ya in 30 minutes", come back and see how far they got.

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I don't know in your area but with what I experienced, you'll figure out pretty fast with a simple part. I usually put a part anywhere in space and ask to orient it and bring it to origin. If the candidate is able then you can ask for toolpaths and you'll know in less than 30 minutes or an hour. HTH!

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Well I can't pass the Mastercam U stuff so have to agree with everyone here. Take one of your parts and have them program it. Question is what is your process? Does the programmer do it all or only program? Me I have to come up with the order of operations, design the fixture, program the fixture, pick the tools and holders, sometimes model the part, program the part, make the setup sheet, tool list, post the code and verify the code. Other times I have to get the post working, solve the CAV issues and then help fix machine issues. Really comes down to hat your needing then just feel them out. I know a lot of Mastercam programmers who have never cut a chip in their life. They can make Mastercam stand on it's head, but go run that program on the machine and you see where the rubber meets the road. 

All the best in your search. 

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We are going through the same thing trying to find a programmer. I whipped up something kinda like Titans thing in 20 min. Moved it all over the place, has all the basics. First they have to orient it, or dynamic plane it, then we go from there. Shows ability to tap, optirough, contour, chamfer, helix bore (counterbores on bottom) and even build a key cuter. If they can do all that We can go from there.....

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Agree with the above posters...if you give them 30 minutes on a component your company already runs, they should be able to have several toolpaths ready to go, depending on the complexity.

Something like the ^ example above would be good, especially regarding planes and orientation.

If they cannot do that, maybe move on.

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On 9/25/2019 at 1:08 PM, 5th Axis CGI said:

I know a lot of Mastercam programmers who have never cut a chip in their life. They can make Mastercam stand on it's head, but go run that program on the machine and you see where the rubber meets the road. 

Yeah, I call them Nintendo programmers.  

 

 

 

 

 

It's not that they are not smart, they just lack the experience.

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On 9/24/2019 at 12:38 PM, geirsj said:
Hi!
 
Do you think of something like this?
 
This is mostly for the operator i guess,  i saw you asked for Mastercam and cam skills after i posted.
-----------------------------
 
 
Operator Proficiency Test
 
Section One:  general CNC Questions
 
 
1)  the spindle speed for a particular tool in a program is incorrect
and you wish to reduce it.  The kind of CNC word you must change is:
 
a) an F word
b) a G word
c) an S word
d) a T word
 
2)You determine that a feedrate for a particular tool must be 5.0
inches per minute (or 5 millimeters per minute in the metric mode). The correct
designation in the program would be:
 
a) F0.5
b) S5.0
c) F5.0
d) F0.005
 
 
3) You are running a proven program (one run before) for the first
time in a new setup.  You are cautiously allowing the first tool come into its
approach position when you determine that the tool is not going where it is
supposed to.
It is most likely that.
 
a) the spindle speed is not correct.
b) the program zero designation is not correct
c) the dry run switch should be turned on
d) the programmed coordinates are not correct
 
4)  When coordinates going into a program are specified relative to
the program zero point, it is called:
 
a) the incremental mode
b) the absolute mode
c) the rapid mode
d) the canned cycle mode
 
--------------------------
 
I have 3 pdf files with this tests, I got them some years ago and  can not remember where, but if there are any interest here i can publish them, I do not own the copyright on them.
 
the pdf consist of 3 pages with the questions, and one blank page, and after that blank page is the answers!, so if you want them, be sure to hand out right pages!, lol
 
 
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$hit i have a guy that still doesn't know the difference between a G91 and G90.

i prefer that he doesn't do any editing

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On 9/25/2019 at 10:11 AM, jeff said:

have them sit in front of your computer and hand them a blueprint, tell them "see ya in 30 minutes", come back and see how far they got.

Shoot , in my world I will still be spinning the model trying to figure out how am I going to make this puppy... lol

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