Basic Machining and CNC Fundamentals

Certificate in Applied Science

30 Credit Hours

This program introduces students to workplace safety, blueprint reading, precision measuring, basic conventional machining and CNC operations including set-up and programming. Students are prepared for entry-level employment in the metal- working industry.

Major Requirements

EGT 106	Print Reading and Sketching	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multiview pictorial representations.Learn More

IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

MTT 111	Machine Tool Theory and Practice I	5
Lec: 1 Lab: 12 Credit:5 This course is an introduction to the basic operation of machine shop equipment.Learn More

MTT 112	Machine Tool Theory and Practice II	5
Lec: 1 Lab: 12 Credit:5 This course is a combination of the basic theory and operation of machine shop equipment.Learn More Prerequisites MTT 111

MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a study of precision measuring instruments.Learn More

MTT 145	Machining of Metals	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers theoretical and practical training in the physical properties of metals, their required stock removal/speeds/feeds and depths of cut, and finish requirements.Learn More

MTT 250	Principles of CNC	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC programming.Learn More

MTT 251	CNC Operations	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course is a study of CNC machine controls, setting tools, and machine limits and capabilities.Learn More

MTT 253	CNC Programming and Operations	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of the planning, programming, selecting, tooling, determining speeds and feeds, setting, operating and testing of CNC programs on CNC machines.Learn More

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