
Course Description:
Computer numerical control (CNC) machining center production technicians transform raw materials into finished parts used in commercial, automotive, medical, and aerospace products. CNC machining center production technicians produce parts that range from simple bolts of steel to titanium bone screws for orthopedic implants.
CNC machining center production technicians work from blueprints, or computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files. They set up and operate CNC machine tools, monitor the feed rate and speed of machines, and measure, examine, and test completed products for defects.
Course Target Audience:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Consumer products
- Electrical equipment
- Marine
- Military
- Medical devices
Course Curriculum
CNC Machining
- Introduction to Machining
- Machine Tools
- CNC Controllers
- Machining Personnel
- Facility Layout
- CNC Programming Procedure for a CNC Machining Center
- CNC Program Structure for a CNC Machining Center
- CNC Addresses for a CNC Machining Center
- CNC Machining Center Commands
- Organizing a CNC Program for a CNC Machining Center
- CNC Machine Lubricants
- Components of a CNC Machining Center
- CNC Machining Center Movements
- Workpiece and Tool Holding Devices for a CNC Machining Center
- The CNC Controller for a CNC Machining Center
- Auxiliary Systems for a CNC Machining Center
- Maintenance Tasks for a CNC Machining Center
- Power on the CNC Machining Center
- Move the Axes by Rotating the Jog Handle on a CNC Machining Center
- Home the Axes on a CNC Machining Center
- Select a Part Program from Memory on a CNC Machining Center
- Start the Part Program Safely on a CNC Machining Center
- Interrupt Automatic Operation on a CNC Machining Center
- Adjust a Tool Wear Offset on a CNC Machining Center
- Power Off the CNC Machining Center
Mathematics
Geometry
Health & Safety
- Introduction to OSHA
- Making Work a Safer Place
- Help! What to Do in an Emergency
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Eye and Face Protection
- Head Protection
- Foot and Leg Protection
- Hand and Arm Protection
- Body Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazardous Materials
- HazCom
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazard Material Storage
- Work Area Safety
- Fall Prevention
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
- Hand Tool Safety
- Power Tool Safety
- Machine Safety
Engineering Drawings
Measurement
- Introduction to Precision Instruments
- Rules
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Small Hole Gauges
- Dial Indicators
- Bore Gauges
- Height Gauges
- Go/NoGo Gauges
- Test Indicators
- Go/NoGo Thread Gauges
- Attribute Gauges
- Thickness and Radius Gauges
- Squares and Protractors
- Surface Roughness Comparators
- Adjustable Parallels
- Surface Plates
- Optical Comparators
Materials
Cutting Tools
Career Building
- Kicking Off Your Job Search
- Finding Jobs to Apply For
- Networking
- Completing an Employment Application
- Creating Your Resume
- Crafting a Cover Letter
- Understanding the Interview Process
- Making a Positive Impression
- Responding to Interview Questions
- Addressing Special Interview Concerns
- After the Interview
- Surviving Your First Day on the Job
- Turning a Job into a Career