MFG 100 - Machine Shop Technology Foundation Level (3 credit hours)

Offered in Fall, Winter and Summer Terms (3-0-0)
Introduces basic responsibilities of a CNC operator. With a focus on safety, personal accountability, communication, preventative maintenance, and understanding manufacturing process planning when working with CNC machines, students will be prepared to begin machine operation. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in basic power-up, machine controls, communication with CNC programmer, part set-up, tool set-up, program activation and proofing for the CNC machine. Hands-on opportunities utilizing CNC controls for writing and editing G and M Codes to operate CNC machines are provided.

PREREQUISITE(S): ACT Math score of 17 or higher; or Compass Math score of 43; or SAT Math score of 460 or higher; or ACCUPLACER reading score of 55 or higher, arithmetic score of 85 or higher and elementary score of 40 or higher; or permission of instructor

(Converted from three courses, CAM 100, CNC 102 and CNC 103 into one 3 credit hour course.)
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