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ENST 1401 - CNC Operator - Measurement, Materials, and Safety


Credit hours: 4

Industry Certifications NIMS Certification is possible upon completion

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of measurement, materials, and safety.  This course provides training for CNC operators, not CNC machinists or CNC programmers.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Safely operate a CNC mill or lathe by following the appropriate OSHA standards, such as wearing googles when needed, demonstrating a knowledge of emergency stop procedures, etc.  Students will be informed of the safety adage “When metal meets flesh, metal wins every time.”
  2. Select the appropriate material, such as steel or aluminum, to use in fabricating a machined part and explain why that material was chosen.
  3. Precisely measure the workpiece after it has been machined to determine if it is within the tolerances stated on the drawing.  The instructor will verify the measurements.