Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

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.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Machine Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and classify various cutting tool geometries and materials, fostering an understanding of how diverse perspectives can inform innovative tool selection and optimization in machining processes.

  2. Reproduce toolpath processes utilized in both 2D and 3D High Speed CNC machining operations, ensuring precision and efficiency while valuing collaborative efforts that draw upon varied experiences and backgrounds.

  3. Apply industry-standard procedures for CNC job planning, tooling selection, and programming, cultivating an equitable environment that encourages contributions from all individuals and recognizes the value of diverse input in achieving effective project execution.

  4. Predict and select appropriate CAM toolpath operations for various machining scenarios, enhancing productivity and precision while acknowledging that diverse viewpoints can lead to more equitable and effective solutions.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

Term 1

12 units
MACH 021 - Machine Shop

This course prepares students for entry into the machining industry. Students will explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional machinist. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the machining industry. Students study workplace safety and organization, job-related mathematics, basic blueprint information, basic measuring operations, benchwork skills, and the history of manufacturing.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: MACH 090
    2. and
  2. Departmental Recommendation: MACH 120
MACH 070 - Computer Numerical Control Programming (CNC)
This course focuses on basic numerical control programming and emphasizes math used for toolpath geometry, and the use of a computer CNC Software simulator for verifying toolpath geometry calculations.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: TECALC 087
  2. Departmental Recommendation: MACH 090
MACH 075 - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Software

This course is an introductory, hands-on instruction of Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and study using Solidworks and Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs to prepare CNC machine programs for applications involving two or more axes of control.

Course Details:

MACH 090 - Mechanical Print Reading

This course covers basic drafting and print standards, fundamentals of shape description, fundamentals of size description and annotation, industrial drawing types, and specialized parts and prints. The course content focuses on interpreting and applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) in machining through math formulas, tolerancing systems, modifiers, symbols, datums, and tolerances of form, profile, orientation, run-out and location. Students examine and interpret the generation of a working drawing, and how they are developed as a team effort between design, drafting, manufacturing and quality control.

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Term 2

8 units
TECALC 087 - Technical Calculations

This course covers practical use and applications of technical calculations most commonly utilized in the trades and industry. Topics include electrical measurements, temperature, volume, weight, and positioning including the number line, working with dedicated formula, applied problems, geometric principles, graphs, right triangles, coordinate systems, and scientific and engineering notation. Concepts, techniques and applications of arithmetic and elementary algebra emphasizing applications to practical problems. Interactive and traditional problem solving methods. Class interactive group exercises applying mathematical techniques to various applications and real world problems. A course in mathematical problems is frequently used by students enrolled in the trades and industrial and engineering programs. Problems are drawn from the industrial field.

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MACH 129 - Manufacturing Processes

This course covers the basic manufacturing processes commonly used in the production of metal, plastic, wood, and composite parts. Emphasis is placed on forming, separating, fabricating, conditioning, and finishing processes related to each material.  Process description, product/process characteristics are covered along with design and economic and environmental considerations. An overview of current automated manufacturing systems is presented.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: MACH 021
WELD 012 - Oxy-Fuel Welding
This course provides entry-level training in oxy-acetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel brazing.

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