Program Description
This program offers training for both new and experienced CNC personnel.
Students new to CNC can learn basic CNC operator skills necessary for entry-level employment in manufacturing and earn a CNC Technology Certificate.
Experienced CNC personnel can attend any of the CNC Certificate courses they like or choose from a list of additional courses designed for individuals working in the field.
Who should attend?
Manual machinists, CNC operators, CNC programmers, shop floor technicians and shop floor supervisors.
Participants will learn:
- Shop Math
- Blueprint Reading & Gaging Review
- Machining processes
- Set-up and Operation of CNC Mill and Lathe
- Tooling used for CNC Machining
- Basic CNC Programming for Mill and Lathe
- Overview of CAD/CAM using MasterCAM
Prerequisites
Previous experience with machine tools or completion of a Machining Technology Program.
Requirements for Completion
To earn the CNC Technology Certificate, you must successfully complete five required classes totaling 160 hours of coursework. The program also offers four optional labs for those students who need hands-on machine time.
Courses:
| Required Courses |
Hours
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ZCNC 1006
|
CNC Fundamentals
|
32
|
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ZCNC 1007
|
CNC Technologies
|
32
|
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ZCNC 1008
|
Advanced CNC – Lathe
|
32
|
|
ZCNC 1009
|
Advanced CNC – Mill
|
32
|
|
ZCNC 1005
|
MasterCAM Basic Mill
|
32
|
|
Total - Required Courses
|
160
|
| Optional Hands-on Labs |
Hours
|
|
ZCNC 1013
|
CNC Lathe Lab 1
|
12.5
|
|
ZCNC 1012
|
CNC Mill Lab 1
|
12.5
|
|
ZCNC 1017
|
CNC Lathe Lab 2
|
12.5
|
|
ZCNC 1016
|
CNC Mill Lab 2
|
12.5
|
|
Total – Optional Labs
|
50.0
|
| Note: |
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An assessment is given at the end of each required course. A score of 70% or better is required to receive a certificate for each course. Students successfully completing all five required courses receive an additional certificate for completing the entire program.
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| Additional CNC Courses |
Hours
|
|
ZCNC-1039
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Setup Reduction for CNC Machining and Turning Centers
|
8
|
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ZCNC-1040
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Cycle Time Reduction for CNC Machining and Turning Centers
|
12
|
|
ZCNC-1038
|
MasterCAM – Basic Lathe
|
32
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