Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-420-341 MACHINE TOOL / CNC SET-UPS ... CNC mill and lathe-tool holder selection , loading and unloading tools , work holding , setting part zero , �xture offsets , setting length and dial offsets , boring bars , and bar feeding . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program ; Corequisites : 10-804-301 , Vocational Math A ; 31-420-363 , CNC Milling and G-Code ; 31-420-366 , CNC / Machining Fundamentals 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
31-421-352 BLUEPRINT READING / SKETCHING-MACHINE 1 ... fundamentals of sketching , orthographic projection , auxiliary views , sectional views , dimensioning , precision and non-precision measurement , and general print reading . Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
31-420-366 CNC / MACHINING FUNDAMENTALS 1 ... learners will be introduced to and demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies . Learners will be introduced to operations and production of parts on band saws , drill presses , conventional lathes and horizontal mills , conventional vertical and knee mills and layout tables . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program ; Corequisites : 10-804-301 , Vocational Math A ; 31-420-341 , Machine Tool / CNC Setups ; 31-421-352 , Blueprint Reading / Sket-Machine 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-420-100 CNC INTERFACE METHODS ... this course provides the learner the opportunity to develop and learn the computer interface skills needed to operate and program CNC ( Computer Numerical Control ) machines , through the machines ' HMI ( Human Machine Interface ) and CAM ( Computer Aided Manufacturing ) system . Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
31-420-363 CNC MILLING AND G-CODE ... shop safety around CNC milling machines , CNC basics , Cartesian coordinate systems , CNC milling controls and preparing basic G-Code milling programs . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into CNC Machinist or CNC Technician ; Corequisites : 10-804-301 , Vocational Math A ; 10-420-100 CNC Interface Methods ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-420-367 CNC / MACHINING FUNDAMENTALS 2 ... learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies . Learners will be introduced to basic operations and production of machined parts on CNC mills and CNC lathes , precision grinders , conventional lathes and horizontal mills , conventional vertical mills and knee mills with various types of tooling . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into the CNC Machinist or CNC Technician program ; Corequisites : 31-420-366 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 1 ; 10-420-100 , CNC Interface Methods , 31-420-363 , CNC Milling and G-Code ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
31-420-364 G-CODE AND CAM … learn basic programming with computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM ) software , along with G-and M-code programming of computer numerically controlled ( CNC ) milling and turning machines . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into CNC Machinist or CNC Technician ; 10-420-100 CNC Interface Methods ; 31-420-363 CNC Milling and G-Code ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-804-302 VOCATIONAL MATH B ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of algebra , geometry , and trigonometry to their career . ( Pre-requisite : Completion of 10-804-301 Vocational Math A with a " C " or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-420-368 CNC / MACHINING FUNDAMENTALS 3 ... learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies . Learners will develop intermediate level knowledge and produce more complex parts on CNC mills , lathes and machining centers , precision grinders , conventional lathes and horizontal mills , conventional vertical mills and knee mills and heat treat ovens . ( Prerequisites : 31-420-367 , CNC / Machining Fundamentals 2 ; Corequisites : 31-420-364 , G-Code and CAM ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
31-421-362 BLUEPRINT READING / SKETCHING-MACHINE TRADES 2 ... blueprint reading , tolerancing , �ts ( inch & metric ), basic welding symbols , casting , and basic GD & T ( geometric tolerancing and dimensioning ). ( Prerequisite : 31-421-352 , Blueprint Reading Sketching-Machine Trades I ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
31-420-369 CNC / MACHINING FUNDAMENTALS 4 ... learners will demonstrate the practice of machine shop safety rules and policies . Learners will develop deeper knowledge of complex setups and measuring operations on CNC mills , lathes and machining centers , precision grinders , conventional lathes and horizontal mills , conventional vertical mills and knee mills and heat treat ovens . ( Corequisites : 31-420-368 , CNC / Machining Fundamentals 3 ; 31-421-362 , Blueprint Reading / Sket-Mach 2 ; 31-420-365 , Intro to CNC Turning ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
31-420-365 INTRO TO CNC TURNING ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , and understanding of shop safety around CNC turning centers , CNC turning machine control use , preparing basic G-Code lathe programs , basic set up , and operation of CNC turning centers . ( Prerequisite : 31-420-341 , Machine Tool / CNC Set-Ups ; Corequisite : 31-420-368 , CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
31-422-359 METALLURGY AND CUTTING TOOLS ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , and understanding of the manufacture of iron and steel , metals identi�cation , and applied heat-treating processes , as well as cutting tool materials , tool geometry , and selection of proper speed and feed .
32-420-326 EDM AND WATERJET MACHINING ... learners will demonstrate and practice wire electrical discharge machining ( EDM ), RAM EDM , high speed EDM drilling , and abrasive waterjet cutting technologies . ( Corequisite : 32-420-323 CAM Programming ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
32-420-336 CNC MACHINING CENTER OPERATION ... equipment overview , production planning , machine start-up , control panel operations , CNC control tools , operational codes and functions , operation modes and CNC code generation . ( Prerequisite : 31-420-369 , CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
32-420-335 CNC TURNING OPERATION ... equipment overview , production planning , machine start-up , control panel operations , CNC control tools , operational codes and functions , operation modes and CNC code generation . ( Prerequisite : 31-420- 369 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor
32-420-327 3D CAM PROGRAMMING … this course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process and understanding to Create solid and wireframe CAD / CAM models for CNC Lathe programming , Apply CNC Lathe toolpaths to wireframe and solid CAD / CAM models , Create solid and wireframe CAD / CAM models for Wire EDM programming , Apply Wire EDM toolpaths to wireframe and solid CAD / CAM models , Create solid and wireframe CAD / CAM models for Dynamic CNC Mill programming , Apply Dynamic CNC Milling toolpaths to wireframe and solid CAD / CAM models . ( Corequisite : 31-420-323 , CAM Programming )
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