CNC Machining Technology Diploma
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Diploma
1 year (3 terms including summer)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines manufacture precision parts and products. They often complete many set-ups for short runs to meet just-in-time delivery demands. People who enter this field must be flexible and have basic knowledge of machine tool CNC.
Students program, edit, set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, as well as study quality control methods known as statistical process control. They also learn special quality control equipment, such as coordinate measuring machines, and advanced automated production methods.
This diploma is eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Diploma Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MAT-735 | Machinist Mathematics I | 2 |
| MFG-120 | Mach Trade Printreading I | 1 |
| MFG-128 | Measurement, Matls and Safety | 2 |
| MFG-129 | JobPlan,Benchwork,Layout-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-297 | Milling Machine Operations (NIMS) | 3 |
| MFG-385 | Engine Lathe Operations(NIMS) | 5 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| MAT-736 | Machinist Mathematics II | 1 |
| MFG-130 | Machine Trade Printreading II | 1 |
| MFG-173 | CNC Mill Operator-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-174 | CNC Lathe Operator-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-298 | Surface Grinding Oper-NIMS | 2 |
| MFG-332 | CNC Mill Program & Setup-NIMS | 3 |
| MFG-334 | CNC Lathe Program/Setup-NIMS | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| MFG-388 | Mfg Sheetmetal Practices | 5 |
| MFG-420 | Jig and Fixture Design | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 7 | |
| Program Totals: | 36 | |
CNC Machining Technology Tool Requirements
Students in the CNC Machining Technology program are required to have a tool set for lab activities. Instructors will provide students with a list of minimum requirements. Students can purchase tool set through the Industrial Technologies Department or on their own. Payment plans can be arranged with the financial aid office.