Participants in the CNC Specialist program receive technical skills immediately useful in the workplace requiring CNC knowledge. They receive hands-on instruction in set up, operation, programming, maintenance, etc. on state-of-the-market CNC equipment used every day in industry. They also receive instruction in industrial communications, organizational skills, mathematics for machinists and safety. Before graduation, each individual is required to pass all Level 1 NIMS CNC credentials.

Course Description:

Participants in the CNC Specialist program receive technical skills immediately useful in the workplace requiring CNC knowledge. They receive hands-on instruction in set up, operation, programming, maintenance, etc. on state-of-the-market CNC equipment used every day in industry. They also receive instruction in industrial communications, organizational skills, mathematics for machinists and safety. Before graduation, each individual is required to pass all Level 1 NIMS CNC credentials.

Course Prerequisites:

The RCBI Machinist Technology Program is not an open enrollment program. An entrance exam is administered and evaluated to determine an applicant’s eligibility to enroll in the program. Each applicant is required to submit high school transcripts, attendance records and ACT or SAT scores. In addition each applicant is required to take an entrance exam and interview with RCBI staff. After a review of your application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview and take the entrance exam.

Course Learning Objectives:

Completing the course-work permits students to pursue entry-level careers in CNC machining.  Individuals may also use the course work to upgrade their current manufacturing skills.  Students completing this course of study will:

• Apply knowledge and skills in fundamentals of machining to CNC machining.
• Demonstrate mathematical skills appropriate for CNC machining.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work habits in a professional manner.
• Understand and use G and M code language of the CNC controller.
• Set up projects on the mill and lathe.
• Make work offsets and tool offsets.
• Write line by line programs.
• Edit programs.
• Show understanding and ability to solve CNC program problems.
• Make drawings and post process to the software for G and M code program’s tool path.
• Apply concepts of CAD/CAM to CNC machining.
• Complete the NIMS project on time.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust to changing procedures and software.

Course Outline:

1. First Semester (Fall)
   Introduction to CNC Machining
   CNC Set/Up Operation
   Computer Aideed Design I
   Basic Economics
2. Second Semester (Spring)
   Computer Aided Manufacturing
   NIMS Credentialing/CNC Project
   Technical Report Writing
   Interpersonal Communication