Aug 26, 2026  
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027

MFG - 320 Computer Aided Machining


(3 s.h.)

Prerequisites: MFG - 110 3-D Modeling MFG - 226 Machine Operations I MFG - 208 Machine Theory II MFG - 302 CNC Fundamentals ; or instructor approval. 
Corequisites: MFG - 424 Jig and Fixtures ; or instructor approval. 
This course introduces how to utilize a CNC programming software system. Using 3-D models and engineered drawings, students program various parts for CNC mills, CNC lathes, and EDM. Related topics include: job planning, tool selection, construction of a process model, tool path verification, simulation, CAD, CAM data transfer, CNC code generation, and CNC machine setup and operation.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 60
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 96-272, TLDI-811.