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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.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
MFG 102Industrial Drafting and Design3
or MFG 110 Introduction to Machining
MFG 142CNC Setup and Operations2
MFG 144Introduction to CNC Programming4
MFG 145Advanced CNC Programming4
MFG 165Mastercam (CAM)4
MFG 166Advanced Mastercam4
Total Hours21

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Propose the best machining process based on engineering drawings.
  2. Discuss the principles of CNC setup, operation, and programming.
  3. Demonstrate proper setup of tooling and fixtures on CNC machines.
  4. Create advanced CNC programs to control CNC Turning Center.
  5. 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.

Plan of Study Grid
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
 Hours11
Semester Two (Spring)
MFG 145 Advanced CNC Programming 4
MFG 166 Advanced Mastercam 4
 Hours8
Semester Three (Summer)
MFG 142 CNC Setup and Operations 1 2
 Hours2
 Total Hours21
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.

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