CNC Subtractive Manufacturing Certificate

This certificate program will cover CNC manufacturing equipment and systems used in the subtractive manufacturing field. Students will gain hands on experience developing CAM programs with G-Code, Mastercam and Catia for the Hass mill and Okuma Lathe CNC machines. Best industry practices for safety machine shop management, and organization will be shown to students in preparation for entry intothe manufacturing field. Part inspection will be conducted using traditional gauges and a granite inspection table in addition to precision. Measuring using a Complex Measuring Machine (CMM) from Aims Metrology and Renishaw. Upon completion of this program students will have a strong foundation in real world CNC and CAM problem solving skills for manufacturing.

The student learning outcomes for this certificate are the following:

• Students will demonstrate an ability to solve technical CNC manufacturing problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to design, test, and conduct hands-on projects current with today’s CNC manufacturing industry.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to apply creativity in the design of CNC manufacturing systems, components and process.
• Students will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools used in the CNC programming and manufacturing field.