4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide introductory instruction relevant to the information, practices, and procedures utilized to perform CNC programming, maintenance, setup, and operation of machine tools. Programming emphasis will include basic manual programming of machining centers, milling machines, and turning centers. Topics of coverage will include analysis of part geometry, material, finish, accuracy, tooling, documentation, machine setup, and protective verification using control simulators. Addtional topics will focus on National Institute for Metalworking Skills and certifications in CNC Operator and CNC Milling: Programmimng and Setup.