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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    115

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) machine operation theory and practice. Covers basic G&M codes needed to program and operate CNC machinery. Course includes an introduction to hands-on CNC machine operations in the shop setting.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

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. Describe points, lines, and planes in the 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.
2. Plan a series of tool paths and cuts to render finished parts.
3. Generate G & M codes to accomplish required tool paths and cuts.
4. Run program using the dry run feature. Perform basic debugging and program editing.
5. Demonstrate shop safety practices.
6. Perform part cutting on CNC machine.
7. Check dimensional accuracy of finished part. Determine acceptability based on design tolerances.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Points, lines, and planes in the 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system.
2. Tool paths and cuts to render finished parts.
3. G & M codes to accomplish required tool paths and cuts.
4. Dry run feature.
5. Basic debugging and program editing.
6. Shop safety practices.
7. Part cutting on CNC machine.
8. Dimensional accuracy of finished part.
9. Design tolerances.