This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers , fractions , decimals , measurement , proportions , and percent to their career . No prerequisites needed . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
CNC mill and lathe-tool holder selection , loading and unloading tools , work holding , setting part zero , fixture 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
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
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
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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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
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
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
Course Typically Offered : Spring
This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , and understanding of the manufacture of iron and steel , metals identification , and applied heat-treating processes , as well as cutting tool materials , tool geometry , and selection of proper speed and feed . Course Typically Offered :
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