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College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MTECS 178 - CNC Setup and Operation


5.0 Credits
This is an introductory course in the set-up and operation of CNC Machines. Using offsets, speeds, and feeds are strongly emphasized. General G&M codes are introduced to HAAS and FANUC controls.

Course Outcomes
  1. Perform basic CNC Machine maintenance.
  2. Load programs from DNC software/USB to machine control.
  3. Identify and load basic cutting tools.
  4. Setup work and tool offsets.
  5. Safely run a G-CODE program on a CNC Machine.
  6. Perform basic inspection of machined parts.
  7. Edit, program, modify G-CODE programs.