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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    190

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Explores the Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), and the Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) process. Included are the basics of CNC machine operation, advanced print reading and programming methodologies. Gain hands-on experience with conversational programming of CNC equipment.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MANF 115 with a "C-" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Plan a series of tool paths and cuts to render finished parts.
2. Utilize the commands and rules for creating and processing subprograms.
3. Program machining functions using conversational programming.
4. Create CAM toolpaths from 3D CAD models.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Conversational programming.
2. Commands and rules for creating and processing subprograms.
3. Cutting operations performed on the CNC lathe.
4. Requirements for utilization of a wire EDM CNC machine.
5. Advantages of off-line programming.
6. Computer aided machining toolpaths from CAD data.