Machining and CNC Technology AAS

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Illustrate shop terms, language, and vocabulary to describe processes and methods as well as the machinery, their accessories and use.

2. Interpret various views, lines, symbols, terms, and abbreviations routinely used on blueprints in the manufacturing industry.

3. Strategize and develop detailed and effective manufacturing processes from a blueprint, engineering sketch, related documents, or verbal instructions and executing these processes on conventional and computerized machine tools.

4. Perform basic and advanced mechanical measurements using proper technique and equipment, and develop process corrections based upon measured observations.

5. Demonstrate capable navigation of CNC machine controls as well as compose and employ machine code (G-Code) to dictate and manipulate CNC machine tool motion.

6. Analyze and interpret admissible feature tolerances provided on geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD&T) blueprints to Y14.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards.

7. Produce 3D models and develop practical NC code applying CAD/CAM software to CNC lathe and CNC mill toolpaths.

8. Compare and employ complex CNC machine tools such as EDM, screw machines, 5-axis and mill-turn machines.

In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements:  Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.