Course Description
This training can be done on your site if you have the necessary equipment. The training topics and
program hours are customized around the specific skills your employees need. The following units and
their associated skill sets can be combined and customized to your specific job applications. Number of
program hours based on the specific job applications. Each skill area represents 10-20 contact hours.
Introduction to CNC: Introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine
tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able
to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage.
CNC Turning: Introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include
programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon
completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.
CNC Milling: This unit introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining
centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and
inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining
centers.

Machining Calculations
Introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations.
Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform basic shop calculations.

Advanced Machining Calculations
This unit combines mathematical functions with practical machine
shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and
their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to
machining problems.

Advanced CNC Turning
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning
centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC turning
centers.

Advanced CNC Milling
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC
machining centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC
machining centers.

Machining
This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC electrical discharge
machines. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, production of parts,
and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC
electrical discharge machines.

CNC Programming
This course provides concentrated study in advanced programming techniques for
working with modern CNC machine tools. Topics include custom macros and subroutines, canned cycles,
and automatic machining cycles currently employed by the machine tool industry. Upon completion,
students should be able to program advanced CNC functions while conserving machine memory.

Course Length and Delivery Format
The skills taught and the program hours are customized around
your employees’ skill and schedule needs.

Cost
For a group of ten or more participants: $63 registration fee per participant
For a group of nine or less participants: $100 per instructor-hour plus a $100 administrative fee. For
example, a 15-hour program would cost $1600 regardless of the number of participants.
Materials extra.