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Machine Tool / Computer Numerical
Control
The Machine Tool/Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Program at Northwest-Shoals Community College prepares students to
enter the machine tool industry. Students entering this
program should have good manual dexterity to operate equipment,
spatial comprehension, and math skills to interpret part shape and
size from blueprints and a good mechanical aptitude.
The five-semester day program (nine semester
extended program) exposes the student to most machine shop
equipment. The student will operate drills, lathes, milling
machines, and grinders. During the fourth semester, the
student has the opportunity to learn the basics of CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) programming, setup, and operation. An
extensive study of CAM (Computer Aided Machining) is available
through an elective course.
Requirements for the Career Certificate |
