31457305CNC Operation
Course Information
Description
The CNC Operation course will develop student's ability to operate Computerized Numerical Control cutting equipment. Students will be trained in safety, program selection, operational procedures, editing and the basic maintenance of the equipment. Students will be introduced to programming methods applicable to each OEM manufacturer.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate proper inspection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test, lab performance evaluation
    Criteria
    You achieve a 100% on a written general shop safety test
    You are observed using the proper PPE correctly in the fabrication lab

  2. Perform layout operation for fabricated assemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test, lab performance evaluation
    Criteria
    You use OEM software to layout components to be cut
    Layout contains all features and conforms to the tolerances specified on the drawing

  3. Perform cutting operations for fabricated assemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test, lab performance evaluation
    Criteria
    You receive a minimum of 70 on a written evaluation of the operation and standard maintenance of the CNC Water Jet and CNC Plasma Cutter
    You safely operate cutting equipment
    You set-up the CNC Water Jet and CNC Plasma per specification for type and material thickness
    You perform routine maintenance pertaining to the inspection and replacement of cutting consumables
    You load programs, nest sheets for optimal sheet utilization, and edit cutting conditions for optimal cut quality and productivity

  4. Inspect product
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab performance evaluation
    Criteria
    You verify components and their conformance to drawing requirements