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Mar 16, 2026
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MFG 1478 - CNC Fundamentals
Credits: 3
This course is a combination of classroom theory and hands on lab experiences. This course is split with 3-hours classroom and 3-hours lab each week to machine various projects. This course introduces a student to the fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled machines. The student will learn conversational programming to operate lathes and milling machines. This is the first step to understand the Cartesian Coordinate System and basic steps and processes to machine parts to blueprint specifications. The students will also learn to operate CNC machines to understand and set tool offsets as well as loading programs. This also includes proper tool and cutter mounting for best performance. Cutter compensation is covered in both conversational and G-code language. This includes the set-up of vises and other work holding devices or fixtures. Indicating surfaces and datum identification is an important part of this class. Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances are explained to meet business and industry standards. Included is maintenance and machine care.
Prerequisite: none
Course Fees: Supplemental Fee Level 2 and Adv Manufacturing Lab Fee
Previous MFG* 178
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