In this course, students will interpret working drawings of sample parts, write and edit programs, set up and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining equipment, and inspect the finished products to ensure accuracy. Processing the order of operations, speeds and feeds, program editing, set-up procedures, and program preparation are major topics presented. This is the first in a two-course study of Computer-Aided Design - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) application in CNC milling and turning centers; knowledge of CAM software is required. The title of this course was previously Manual Programming and NC Tool Operation. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3; NCT 110 and NCT 123, minimum grade "C"
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3; NCT 110 and NCT 123, minimum grade "C"
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| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 4 |
| Lecture Hours | 30 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 60 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 90 |
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Day Class (before 5 p.m.)