22 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0277
Intermediate level certificate prepares students for technical positions in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and advanced manufacturing. The main focus of the program is development of CNC programming skills by students who already have basic machining/CNC experience. Students will learn advanced techniques related to setup and programming of CNC turning and milling centers.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| MFG 102 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 3 |
| MFG 110 | Introduction to Machining | 3 |
| MFG 141 | CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | 4 |
| or MFG 142 | CNC Setup and Operations | |
| MFG 144 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 165 | Mastercam (CAM) | 4 |
| MFG 166 | Advanced Mastercam | 4 |
| or MFG 145 | Advanced CNC Programming | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
CNC/CAM Programming Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the CNC/CAM Programming Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| MFG 110 | Introduction to Machining | 3 |
| MFG 141 or MFG 142 | CNC Machine Operation - NIMS or CNC Setup and Operations | 4 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MFG 102 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 3 |
| MFG 144 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 165 | Mastercam (CAM) | 4 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| MFG 145 or MFG 166 | Advanced CNC Programming or Advanced Mastercam | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Students should contact the department chair or program coordinator with questions about course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Propose the best machining process based on engineering drawings.
- Discuss the principles of CNC setup, operation, and programming.
- Demonstrate proper setup of tooling and fixtures on CNC machines.
- Create advanced CNC programs to control CNC Turning Center.
- Compose complex CNC programs to control CNC Milling Center.