2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CNC 101 - CNC Machine Operator


Description: Basic principles and operative skills in the operation of CNC milling machine and lathes.

Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Introduction to CNC machining
  2. Shop math skills
  3. Introduction to CNC milling
  4. Introduction to CNC lathe

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe machine shop safety and housekeeping principles. (1) 
  2. Interpret blueprint line characteristics and GD&T symbols. (1) 
  3. Apply shop math - English to metric units, fractions and decimals. (2) 
  4. Measure dimensional sizes with the correct machining language using common machine shop measuring instruments. (2) 
  5. Use a coordinate graph or Cartesian coordinate system. (2) 
  6. Calculate speeds and feeds for a CNC mill. (3) 
  7. Perform basic setup of a CNC lathe and CNC mill. (3.4)
  8. Perform basic operation of a CNC lathe and CNC mill. (3,4)
  9. Identify machine codes. (3,4)