Basic Operation Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate of Achievement
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming, set up, and operation of Computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MACH 090 | Mechanical Print Reading | 3 |
| MACH 025 | General Machine Shop | 3 |
| MACH 072 | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Programming I | 3 |
| MACH 073 | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Programming II | 3 |
| MACH 070 | Computer Numerical Control Programming (CNC) I | 3 |
| MACH 074 | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Setup and Operation | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accurately hold tolerances to a given print within a 1/64th for fractions and within .001" for NIMS decimals.
- Program a part print utilizing the Cartesian coordinate systems.
- Download files from computer disks to machine control.
- Generate a part model in SolidWorks from a detailed dimensioned illustration or a mechanical drawing.
- Demonstrate basic procedures for the set-up and operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders.