CNC Programming Certificate
Starting January 2008

One-semester, 12-credit sequence teaches advanced programming skills for CNC machining centers. MATC's equipment includes four- and five-axis machining and turning centers, and CAD/CAM work stations, with hands-on experience provided in all phases of programming and operations. Job prospects are especially positive. This curriculum is designed for those who already have basic understanding of CNC machine center operations and programming. All programs that you write will be run on a full-sized, industrial CNC machine center.

Courses taught at ECAM:

CNC-324, CNC Machine Programming/Prove Out 1 (3 credits)
- Teaches you to operate tech-specific CNC machines. Covers basic concepts of manual CNC programming including linear and circular interpolation, Z axis, canned cycles and cutter diameter compensation. Prerequisite: MACHTL-317 or MACHTL-370 or industrial experience.

CNC-325, CNC Machine Programming/Prove Out 2 (3 credits)
- Covers additional programming techniques such as polar coordinates, metric programming, subroutine programming, zero shift, and multiple work zero programs. Also: advanced CNC machine center operational procedures. Prerequisite: CNC-324.

CNC-326, Machining Center CAD/CAM Programming 1 (3 credits)
- Covers additional CNC programming techniques including an introduction to CAD/CAM (MasterCAM). Also: advanced CNC machine center operational procedures. Prerequisite: CNC-325.

CNC-327, Machining Center CAD/CAM Programming 2 (3 credits)
- Covers additional CNC programming techniques including CAD/CAM, as introduced in the previous course. Starts with a review of the basic process of creating a CNC program using a CAD/CAM system. Students will advance through all of the different features of today's CAD/CAM systems as they relate to programming for machining centers. Prerequisite: CNC-326.