Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): CNC Programmer Mastercam

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The certificate of achievement curriculum in manufacturing technology computer numerical control programmer (Mastercam) is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the CNC programming specialty of Manufacturing Technology.

Create CNC program using Mastercam software

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

18 units
MNFG 111
Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Reading and interpreting blueprints for manufacturing technologies (Same as Engineering 111.)
    MNFG 114
    Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
    Drawing interpretation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M (formerly ANSI Y14.5M) as applied in engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting with conventional dimensioning and tolerancing. (Same as Engineering 114)
      MNFG 153
      Technical Mathematics
      Ratios and proportions, formulas, measurements (linear, surface, and volume), geometric construction, and right triangles. Basics of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for the manufacturing industry.
        MNFG 171
        CNC Program Writing
        Introductory course for manual CNC program writing. This course will include coordinate system, absolute/incremental programming, circular interpolation, cutter radius compensation, canned cycles, and program formatting.
        • Recommended Preparation: MNFG 158
        • Recommended Preparation: MNFG 111
        MNFG 158
        Basic Conventional Machining Concepts and Operations
        Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Engineering 158).
          MNFG 173
          Mastercam 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths
          Computer assisted numerical control programming of machine tools using Mastercam software. Creation of 2D-part geometry. 2D-part programming including contouring, pocketing, drilling, and tapping.
          *Summer and Fall Course Only

            Second Semester

            12.5 units
            MNFG 174
            CNC Mill Set-up and Operation
            Setup and operation of numerically controlled mill with emphasis on the application of the Fanuc controlled machine and CNC machining methods used in the industry. This course provides students with hands-on training in CNC mill machine setup and operation. Emphasis is placed on proper tooling, machine preparation, workholding, and safe operation of CNC mill. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 unit), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 171
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 158
            • Corequisite (Concurrent): MNFG 096
            MNFG 096
            Manufacturing Technology Lab
            A supplemental learning assistance course that provides supervised use of laboratory equipment for students enrolled in CNC machine courses to complete machine setup and operation projects. Students are expected to complete 27 lab hours for each .5 unit of credit. May be repeated up to the maximum number of units. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
            *Spring Course Only
            • Corequisite (Concurrent): MNFG 174
            • Corequisite (Concurrent): MNFG 176
            • Corequisite (Concurrent): MNFG 184
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            MNFG 176
            CNC Lathe Set-up and Operation
            Setup and operation of numerically controlled lathe with emphasis on the application of the Fanuc controlled machine and CNC machining methods used in the industry. This course provides students with hands-on training in CNC lathe machine setup and operation. Emphasis is placed on proper tooling, machine preparation, workholding, and safe operation of CNC lathe. Students must enroll in one of the MNFG 096 lab sections concurrently. The lab requires 1.5 hours per week (0.5 units), for a total of 27 scheduled lab hours per semester to earn credit.
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 171
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 158
            • Corequisite (Concurrent): MNFG 096
            MNFG 175
            Mastercam 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces
            Continued instruction of computer assisted numerical control programming. Advanced concepts and methods of creating 3D geometry and 3D surfaces using Mastercam 3D software.
            *Spring Course Onl
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 173
            MNFG 178
            Mastercam Multi-axis Lathe
            Computer assisted numerical control programming of machine tools using MASTERCAM lathe software. Emphasis placed on lathe toolpaths: facing, turning, grooving, boring, and threading.
            *Summer Course Only
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 173

            Third Semester

            6 units
            MNFG 177
            Mastercam - 3D Toolpath and CAM Applications
            Advanced concepts in the manufacturing of machine parts using MASTERCAM software and CNC machining centers. Emphasis placed on programming and machining 3 dimensional surfaces. Problem solving in roughing, finishing, fixturing, and machining of a variety of part configurations.
            *Fall Course Only
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 175
            CHOICE: CNC Programmer Mastercam Elective

            Fourth Semester

            3 units
            MNFG 195
            Mastercam 5-axis Mill Toolpath and Application
            Students will use Mastercam Software and Blade Expert to create various Multi Axis Toolpaths. Course includes programming, set up and operation of a 5 axis DMU-50 milling machine with CNC Siemens control to complete various student's group projects.
            *Spring Course Only
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 174
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 175