NCT 121: CNC Programming and NC Tool Operation

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"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

    offered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

    offered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 60
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 90

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