26 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 | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MFG 110 | Machining Overview | 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 | MASTERCAM Computer Aided Manufacturing II | 4 |
| or MFG 145 | Advanced CNC Programming | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Fluid Power and Controls | ||
| Total Hours | 26 | |
CNC/CAM Programming Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the CNC/CAM Programming Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MFG 110 | Machining Overview | 3 |
| MFG 144 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 165 | Mastercam (CAM) | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MFG 141 or MFG 142 | CNC Machine Operation - NIMS or CNC Setup and Operations | 4 |
| MFG 145 or MFG 166 | Advanced CNC Programming or MASTERCAM Computer Aided Manufacturing II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Fluid Power and Controls | ||
| Hours | 11-12 | |
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Students should contact the department chair or program coordinator with questions about the course sequence, 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.