CNC Machining
Gain experience in set-up procedures and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
Students will learn:
- Basic machine shop skills
- Use of precision measurement equipment,
- Blueprint reading
- shop math calculations
- On-the-job set-ups
- G-code programming and part production on the CNC mill and lathe
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify to apply for CNC programmer position openings.
Dates: 2/12/2025 - 4/2/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday - CNC G-Code Programming
Basic Machine Shop - TBD
Cost: $2,776 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center /Thompson M-TEC Main Campus
Program Courses Include:
Basic Machine Shop
Dates: 1/6/2025 to 3/24/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $1,716 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Description:
Acquire hands-on experience in the operation of tool room equipment found in many manufacturing environments such as milling machines, lathes, and drill presses.
Students will also learn about:
- Precision measurement equipment
- Blueprint reading, shop mathematics
- Properties of metals
- Formulas and setups
Offers articulated college credit.
CNC G-Code Programming
Dates: 2/12/2025 - 4/2/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 -- 9:00 PM
Cost: $1,060 (plus textbook if not purchased in Basic Machine Shop $166)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Dates: 4/14/2025 - 6/9/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 -- 9:00 PM
Cost: $1,060 (plus textbook if not purchased in Basic Machine Shop $166)
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center
Prerequisite: Basic Machine Shop or test out at M-TEC.
Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.
Description:
Attain a fundamental understanding of set-up, operation, and programming procedures of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
Students learn how to program and produce a part on the CNC mill and CNC lathe from a part print using G-Code programming and conversational programming.
Students who successfully complete the class may qualify to apply for entry CNC operator and CNC programmer positions.
Offers articulated college credit.