Mar 28, 2024  
2020-21 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2020-21 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Computer-Integrated Machining - CNC Machining Turning and Milling Certificate (C50210B)


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This curriculum is designed to give an individual entry-level skills needed to gain employment as a machinist or Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC).

It is recommended that students have the necessary math and reading skill before enrollment in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will: 

  1. Demonstrate hand-on concepts of CNC Lathe including, Turning OD shoulders, Drilling, and Boring, Parting off, OD and ID Threading as well as OD and ID Grooving.
  2. Demonstrate hand-on concepts of CNC Milling including Facing, End Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Counter Boring, and Counter Sinking
  3. Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints as well as the ability to think critically in complex problem solving task
  4. Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to use and properly care for shop inspecting equipment including Dial and Veneer Calipers, OD and ID Micrometers, Metal Scales, Depth Micrometers, Height Gages, Gage Blocks and how to use and care for a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Total Program Hours: 12


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The courses taken in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer-Integrated Machining.

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