- CNC 203: CNC Programming, Setup and Operation
96 hours / 16 weeks
- CNC 204: Advanced Programming
60 hours/10 weeks
- CNC 303: CNC Technology with Internship
176 hours/ 16 weeks
- Grading Scale
This hands-on course provides training in programming, setup and operation of computerized numerical controlled machines. Instruction will be given for both CNC mill (vertical machining center) and CNC lathe (turning center).
Students will be able to:
• Setup, operate and troubleshoot various production problems on CNC machines.
• Explain functions of the machine tool and its position movements.
• Conduct tool change activities and operational sequences.
• Write specific programs for CNC machines.
• Calculate speeds and feeds for the machining process.
• Verify and edit a CNC program on an actual machine tool.
• Manufacture parts per print in a machine shop environment.
Job title(s): CNC machine set-up and operator, CNC machine programmer.
CNC 204: Advanced Programming
10 weeks, 60 hours
This hands-on course provides training in advanced setup and programming of the CNC Turning Center and the CNC Machining Center. Students will spend 85% of the time on production CNC machines manufacturing parts specifically designed for this course. Students will assemble these parts into a model that they will keep.
CNC 204 will concentrate heavily on reducing the setup and cycle time while using advance setup and programming techniques on CNC machines. A strong emphasis will be placed on mathematical calculations and their applications in a machine shop environment.
Prerequisite: Applicants should have one half to one year experience working on CNC machines, and a reasonable understanding of basic G-code manual programming. Students with a CNC 203 certificate fulfill the prerequisite to enroll in this course.
CNC 303: CNC Technology with Internship
16 weeks, 176 hours
This hands-on course provides training in programming, setup and operation of computerized numerical controlled machines. Instruction will be given for both CNC mill (vertical machining center) and CNC lathe (turning center).
Students will be able to:
• Setup, operate and troubleshoot various production problems on CNC machines.
• Explain functions of the machine tool and its position movements.
• Conduct tool change activities and operational sequences.
• Write specific programs for CNC machines.
• Calculate speeds and feeds for the machining process.
• Verify and edit a CNC program on an actual machine tool.
• Manufacture parts per print in a machine shop environment.
This hands on course is supplemented by internship shop training at our school's machine shop. It provides training and mastering knowledge in CNC manufacturing technology. This course is intended for individuals who are willing to deepen their knowledge and acquire shop habits on metal cutting CNC machinery: CNC Turning Centers and CNC Machining Centers. These comprehensive studies take place in the classroom and students are instructed at the machines to manufacture parts specifically designed for this hands-on course.
Contact (847) 674-1109 to reserve your spot
Each student will be graded on the following grading scale:
In class assignments:
A = 100% -90%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - below
Final Grade for the class will be a "Pass" = 70% or above, and "Fail" = 69% or below.