CNC — COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL CONTROL

This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage.

This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning center.

This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.

This course introduces the concepts of applied trigonometry for CNC machining. Topics include computing unknown sides, angles, projection of auxiliary lines to solve two or more right triangles as it relates to CNC programming and precision machining. Upon completion students should be able to analyze and make computations in orderly steps to make and inspect parts.

These courses provided specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs.

This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC machining centers.

This is an advanced course in parts inspection using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and familiarization of the Coordinate Measuring Machine. Topics include part set-up, tolerance applications, maximum material and least material conditions, perpendicularity and point of intersection. Upon completion, the student should be able to inspect machined parts demonstrating an understanding of G.D.T. and C.M.M.

This course introduces the student to the concept of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). Topics include principles, programming techniques, set-up and operation. Students will learn to produce basic machine parts.

This course introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints.

This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAMM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.

This course is designed to allow students to work in the lab with limited supervision. The student is to enhance their proficiency levels on various CNC machine tools. Upon completion, students are expected to plan, execute, and present results of advanced CNC products.

This course introduces the application and use of jigs, fixtures and stamping dies. Emphasis is placed on design and manufacture of simple jigs, fixtures and stamping dies. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple jigs, fixtures and stamping die components.

This course is designed to teach construction, maintenance, operation and safety as related to tool and die construction. Topics include blanking, piercing, bending. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build blanking dies and bending dies.

These courses provided specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs.