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CNC Basics

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*1-Day Mastercam*
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*1-Day Mastercam*

Introductory Mastercam Course

Date: December 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
$350
CRN # 14155, Course # MANF 250L

This course is designed for beginners entering CNC programming, as well as current manufacturing employees seeking a refresher or an upskill in modern CAD/CAM techniques.

Participants will learn essential foundational skills, starting with basic 2D and 3D geometry creation before moving into toolpath generation for 2D milling and turning operations. Through hands-on exercises, students will gain practical experience navigating the Mastercam interface, selecting proper cutting tools, setting up workpiece stock, defining speeds and feeds, and running backplot simulations to verify toolpaths.

By the end of the course, learners will possess the confidence and core competencies required to design, program, and simulate clean, efficient G-code for precision machining.

Overview

Why take theÌýCNC Basics Training: Operation and Set-upÌýcourse?Ìý

CNC BasicsÌýis a 6-week introductory course that teaches beginners how to safely set up andÌýoperateÌýCNC milling machines and lathes. Students will develop comprehensive skills, from basic safety protocols to advanced machine operation.ÌýThis course prepares studentsÌýfor entry-level CNC machinist positions with emphasis on safety, precision, and industry best practices.Ìý
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Target AudienceÌý

IndividualsÌýnew to CNCÌýmachiningÌýor manufacturing. OrÌýemployers lookingÌýfor an introduction toÌýCNC machiningÌýfor new employees or to upskillÌýexistingÌýemployees.Ìý

The CourseÌý

The course covers the following topics:Ìý
Week 1:ÌýMachine Safety / 5S In the WorkplaceÌý
Week 2:ÌýBasic Machining Vocabulary and Machine Tool MathÌý
Week 3:ÌýIntro to Metrology / Basic Blueprint Reading and Understanding TolerancesÌý
Week 4:ÌýQuality Control / Understanding ToolingÌý
Week 5:ÌýUsing CNC Controls / Setting Up the MachineÌý
Week 6:ÌýCoolant / Problem SolvingÌý
Ìý
 CRN # 13871, Course # NCAM 105L
Class Format
  • 6 in-person classesÌý
  • Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Ìý
  •  CRN # 13871, Course # NCAM 105LÌý
Cost
  • $750Ìý
  • Individuals looking for tuitionÌýassistanceÌýcan get information fromÌý.Ìý
  • EmployersÌýinterested in state-funded grants that reimburse up to 50% of the cost of approved employee trainingÌýprogramsÌýcanÌýapply withÌýÌý
Schedule
October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18
  • 6 WednesdaysÌýÌý
  • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Ìý
  • CRN # 13871
  • Course # NCAMÌý105LÌý
  •  Ìý
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