Certificate Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-325Basic CNC Mill Programming5420-322 or 420-324; Corequisite: 420-330This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed as students acquire knowledge and skill in setting-up and operating CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, loading programs, and the running of proven CNC programs. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear and circular interpolation, cutter compensation, subroutines, and multiple fixture offsets, etc. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas Mini and VF series vertical mills.

420-330Basic CNC Lathe Programming5420-321; Corequisite: 420-325This course is designed to prepare the learner for entry-level skills in operation, setup, and manual programming of CNC lathes. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed by students to acquire knowledge and skills in operation and setup of CNC lathes. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear, and tool nose radius compensations. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas CNC Turning Centers.

420-3802-D CAM2420-325 or concurrent2-D CAM is a two-credit course that is offered by the Machine Tool Department at Chippewa Valley Technical College. This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of a Windows environment computer workstation and CAD-CAM software. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills of print interpretation, geometry generation, dimensioning, and both virtual and conventional machining of part geometry to print specifications. 2-D CAM is a one-semester (64-hour) course and is intended for entry-level machine tool programmers. This is a laboratory-based course that consists of hands-on activities. Enrollment by instructor consent.

TOTAL CREDITS:12