Machining Institute
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Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining
This 640-hour certification program validates that an individual has the information and skills to successfully setup and operate a CNC milling center, maintain quality and safety standards, keep records, and maintain equipment and supplies. This course is aligned to six (6) National Institute for Metalworking (NIMS) certificates, with competencies including:
- Industrial Safety
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out Processes
- Shop-Based Mathematics
- Introduction to Metrology
- Job and Process Planning
- Hand-Tool Usage
- Saw Operations
- Safe Operations with Machine Tools
- Blueprint Reading/ Interpretation
- Inspection of Basic Components
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Basic Manual Machine-Tool Operations
- Rough-Cutting and Blanking of Materials
- Identification of CNC Mill and Lathe Tools for Machining
- Setup and Maintenance of Tool Holders and Inserts for CNC Processes
- Identification and Usage of Machine Components
- Machine Setup and First-Part Proving Procedures
- Maintenance of Part Specifications through Measurements and Offsets
- Documentation through Production Logs or Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Implementation and Review of Improvement Processes
- G and M Codes for Programming for the Lathe and Mill
- G-Code Creation and Required NIMS Parts for Machines
+ 8-Week CNC Operator Track (1)
This 320 Hour certification program provides students with the knowledge and skills to obtain an entry-level position in a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining environment. This course is aligned with four National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials. Students will be certified CNC Operators upon completion of this track.
+ 8 Week CNC Programming Track (2)
This certification program validates that an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully set up and operate a CNC milling and turning center, program machining code, maintain quality and safety standards, keep accountability records, and maintain equipment and supplies as expected. This course is aligned with two additional NIMS credentials. Students will be certified CNC Programmers upon completion of this track.