Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
CNC Certification Course
Instructor/coordinator:
Daniel Swanson, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
Course Description:
Topics covered in this course include instruction on MasterCam Software as well as other computer languages associated with using Industrial Machinery. Students will be trained on using Tormach, CNC, and WaterJet cutting Machinery.
Course Objectives:
- Students will use mechanical background to create desired objects using design software.
- Students will work in the machine shop to create their designs on multiple industrial machines
- Students will learn the basics of machine setup and maintenance.
| Day | Content | Assessment |
| 1 | Introduction to Industrial Machinery and Tooling | · Refresher Quizzes |
| 2 | MasterCam Software | · Create a Basic Design
· Create an Advanced Design |
| 3 | CNC Machine Usage | · Create a Basic Object
· Create an Advanced Object |
| 4 | Tormach Machine Usage | · Create a Basic Object
· Create an Advanced Object |
| 5 | OMax Software | · Create a Basic Design
· Create an Advanced Design |
| 6 | Waterjet Cutting Machine Usage | · Create a Basic Object
· Create an Advanced Object |
| 7 | Review | · Design Project Outline |
| 8 | Workday | · Final Design Project Due |
