21 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 |
| or MFG 110 | Introduction to Machining | |
| MFG 142 | CNC Setup and Operations | 2 |
| MFG 144 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 145 | Advanced CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 165 | Mastercam (CAM) | 4 |
| MFG 166 | Advanced Mastercam | 4 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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.
CNC/CAM Programming Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the CNC/CAM Programming Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One (Fall) | Hours | |
| MFG 102 or MFG 110 |
Industrial Drafting and Design or Introduction to Machining |
3 |
| MFG 144 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 165 | Mastercam (CAM) | 4 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Semester Two (Spring) | ||
| MFG 145 | Advanced CNC Programming | 4 |
| MFG 166 | Advanced Mastercam | 4 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Semester Three (Summer) | ||
| MFG 142 | CNC Setup and Operations 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| 1 | MFG 142 can be taken as the first course for the program. In that case, Semester Three will become Semester One. |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Students should contact the department chair or program coordinator with questions about course prerequisites and recommendations.