CNC Operation & Process Development
Precision Machining Technology
SHORT-TERM COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: PMTS-235B-S2
Course Length: 2 Weeks
Class Meets: Lecture 11:30 am – 12:20 pm / Lab 12:30 – 2:45 pm on M/W/F.
Class Dates: April 15 – April 26
Location: Lecture & Lab PMC 220
Instructor: C. Viele
Credit Hours: 1
In-District Cost: $362. This course is eligible for the HAAS Scholarship. The HAAS Foundation Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and required supplies. Apply for the scholarship at https://students.otc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ (select “Workforce and Short-Term Training Assistance”). Scholarships are awarded based on fund availability.
Requirements: Completion of PMTS-235A or prior industry knowledge demonstrated to the instructor
Who should attend:
The basic knowledge and skills necessary to develop Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) setups and procedures, including how to Demonstrate safety practices required for the operation of manufacturing equipment, Properly set up tooling and work-holding devices using process documentation and advanced techniques, Develop process documentation for tooling and work holding set-up for project completion, Set up and utilize multiple work offsets for high-production operations, Safely prove out CNC programs and complete program edits, Interpret dimensions and tolerances using standard orthographic drawings, Perform quality control inspections using basic measuring tools and complete adjustments at the machine control to produce quality components. Course Description: This course teaches the fundamental skills needed to safely and efficiently set up and operate various computer-controlled (CNC) machine tools. This course will include aspects of CNC setup for production runs, creation of setup documentation, and procedure development. Prerequisite(s): PMTS-235A or prior industry knowledge demonstrated to the instructor |
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
What You'll Learn:
The basic knowledge and skills necessary to develop Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) setups and procedures including how to:
- Demonstrate safety practices required for the operation of manufacturing equipment
- Properly set up tooling and work-holding devices using process documentation and advanced techniques
- Develop process documentation for tooling and work holding set-up for project completion
- Set up and utilize multiple work offsets for high-production operations
- Safely prove out CNC programs and complete program edits
- Interpret dimensions and tolerances using standard orthographic drawings
- Perform quality control inspections using basic measuring tools and complete adjustments at the machine control to produce quality components.
What You’ll Need:
- Completion of PMT 235A Fundamentals of CNC operation or a basic knowledge of operating CNC machines as demonstrated to the instructor
- Safety Glasses
- USB Flash Drive
What You’ll Earn:
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to improve your skills in your current entry-level machining role Job-ready machining skills for entry-level machining roles at local companies
What else is important to know:
This course is eligible for the HAAS Foundation Scholarship. The HAAS Foundation Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and required supplies. Apply for the scholarship at https://students.otc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ (select “Workforce and Short-Term Training Assistance”). Scholarships are awarded based on fund availability.