Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Advanced Computer Numeric Control (CNC)

 Title Abbreviation:   ADVANCED CNC

 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    205

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Study of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in the manufacturing environment. Topics include manufacturing applications of CNC, machining techniques, and CNC programming/operation in a production setting. Develop CAD 3D models that are processed through computer aided machining software and then executed on CNC machining centers.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MANF 190 with a "C-" or higher.

Additional Course Details

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

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Use basic and specialized measuring tools.
  2. Create machine tool paths.
  3. Exhibit the trade skills appropriate for a manufacturing environment.
  4. Select the appropriate holding methods for a given operation.
  5. Determine the appropriate tooling for a given operation.
  6. Inspect with probes and computer coordinate measuring systems.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Industrial measurement tools.
  2. Machining tool paths.
  3. Trade skills.
  4. Work holding.
  5. Tooling selection.
  6. Tool life cycle.
  7. Digital probes for CNC applications.