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CNC Machining Center Operation
Equipment overview, production planning, machine start-up, control panel operations, CNC control tools, operational codes and functions, operation modes and CNC code generation. (Prerequisite: 31-420-369, CNC/Machining Fundamentals 4)
CNC Machining Center Operation-Advanced
CNC production planning, advanced 2-D mill G-code programming, 3-D surface G-code programming for CNC milling, sub-programming for CNC milling, optimizing speeds and feeds for modern cutting tools used in CNC milling, advanced part setup techniques for CNC milling, utilization of part and tool probes for CNC milling. (Corequisite: 32-420-336, CNC Machine Center Operations)
CNC Machining-Advanced
Create three-dimensional prototypes on the CNC machining center using SolidWorks and SurfCAM software with a focus on 3 axis surface machining and multiple part setups and an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. (Prerequisites: 10-614-235, CNC Mach/2D Prog-Intro; 10-614-238, Intro to SolidWorks Modeling)
CNC Milling and G-Code
Shop safety around CNC milling machines, CNC basics, Cartesian coordinate systems, CNC milling controls and preparing basic G-Code milling programs. (Prerequisite: 31-420-341, Machine Tool/CNC Set-Ups)
CNC Programming Techniques-Advanced
This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the skills, knowledge, process and understanding of parametric programming (macros), advanced tooling, sub programming, and productivity optimization. (Corequisites: 32-420-325, CNC Turning Operation-Adv; 32-420-324, CNC Machining Center Oper-Adv)
CNC Turning and G-Code
Learners will practice basic operations, setups, and operating CNC turning center controls while preparing turning programs with G-Code and conversational programming techniques. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program; 31-420-365, Intro to CNC Turning; Corequisite: 31-420-368 CNC/Machining Fundamentals 3; 31-420-364, G-Code & CAM).
CNC Turning Operation
Equipment overview, production planning, machine start-up, control panel operations, CNC control tools, operational codes and functions, operation modes and CNC code generation. (Prerequisite: 31-420-369 CNC/Machining Fundamentals 4)
CNC Turning Operation-Advanced
CNC production planning, advanced G-code programming of canned cycles for CNC turning, sub-programming for CNC turning, optimizing speeds and feeds for modern cutting tools used in CNC turning, advanced part setup techniques for CNC turning, utilization of tool probes for CNC turning. (Corequisite: 32-420-335, CNC Turning Operations)
CNC/Machining Fundamentals 1
Learners will be introduced to and demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies. Learners will be introduced to operations and production of parts on band saws, drill presses, conventional lathes and horizontal mills, conventional vertical and knee mills and layout tables. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program; Corequisites: 31-420-341, Machine Tool/CNC Setups; 31-421-352, Blueprint Reading/Sket-Machine 1)
CNC/Machining Fundamentals 2
Learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies. Learners will be introduced to basic operations and production of machined parts on CNC mills and CNC lathes, precision grinders, conventional lathes and horizontal mills, conventional vertical mills and knee mills with various types of tooling. (Prerequisite: Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program; Corequisites: 31-420-366 CNC/Machining Fundamentals 1; 31-420-363, CNC Milling and G-Code)
CNC/Machining Fundamentals 3
Learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies. Learners will develop intermediate level knowledge and produce more complex parts on CNC mills, lathes and machining centers, precision grinders, conventional lathes and horizontal mills, conventional vertical mills and knee mills and heat treat ovens. (Prerequisites: 31-420-367, CNC/Machining Fundamentals 2; Corequisites: 31-420-364, G-Code and CAM)
CNC/Machining Fundamentals 4
Learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies. Learners will develop deeper knowledge of complex setups and measuring operations on CNC mills, lathes and machining centers, precision grinders, conventional lathes and horizontal mills, conventional vertical mills and knee mills and heat treat ovens. (Prerequisite: 31-420-348, CNC/Machining Fundamentals 3; 31-420-365 Intro to CNC Turning; Corequisites: 31-421-362, Blueprint Reading/Sket-Mach 2)