Certificate
In this program, students will learn to write, read, and edit programs for CNC machine tools. They will understand core canned cycles for milling and turning operations on CNC machine tools and have the skills to do 2D and 3D modeling and posting of CNC code using CAD/CAM software. Students will obtain a broader knowledge of equipment, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills to succeed in the manufacturing environment. Students completing this certificate will be able to create, edit, and debug code for local manufacturing companies.
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2024-2025 Academic Requirements
In this program, students will learn to write, read, and edit programs for CNC machine tools. They will understand core canned cycles for milling and turning operations on CNC machine tools and have the skills to do 2D and 3D modeling and posting of CNC code using CAD/CAM software. Students will obtain a broader knowledge of equipment, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing skills to succeed in the manufacturing environment. Students completing this certificate will be able to create, edit, and debug code for local manufacturing companies.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Completion of Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Operation Technician certificate. Academic Math Level 4 is required for NCT 221.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELE 111 | Electrical Fundamentals | 4 | |
| MEC 201 | Mechanisms and Introduction to Mechatronics | 2 | |
| NCT 123 | 2D CAD CAM CNC Programming for Mills and Lathes | 2 | |
| NCT 201 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 2 | |
| NCT 221 | Advanced Manual Programming and NC Tool Operation | 4 | |
| NCT 244 | Advanced Manufacturing Capstone (CNC) | 3 | |
| WAF 103 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 19