Computer Numerical Control Operations

Certificate: Industrial Technology
Credit Requirements: 19 Semester Credit Hours
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The Computer Numerical Control Operations program provides instruction in the theory, operation and programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. This program teaches the basic skills required to read and interpret blueprints, operate CNC turning centers and machining centers, perform setups for CNC machine tools, perform tool off-sets, generate CNC program code manually or using computer software, edit CNC programs, upload and download CNC programs from off-line computers to CNC machine tools, and measure and inspect parts produced using CNC technology.

Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

First Semester - Fall
	EGT 106	Print Reading and Sketching	3
	MTT 101	Introduction to Machine Tool	2
Total 5
Second Semester - Spring
	EGT 109	Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics	3
	MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
Total 5
Third Semester - Summer
	EGT 265	CAD/CAM Applications	3
	MTT 250	Principles of CNC	3
Total 6
Fourth Semester - Fall
	MTT 253	CNC Programming and Operation	3
Total 3