CNC Milling Fundamentals I

Program Overview

The CNC Milling Fundamentals I program prepares students for entry-level machining careers. It covers CNC milling machine operation, maintenance, tooling, and programming. Students who complete the program and earn the NIMS CNC Mill Operations credential are well-positioned for jobs in various industries. The program is part of the G3 program, which offers free tuition, fees, and books to eligible students.

Program Outline

It is part of the G3 program, which offers free tuition, fees, and books to eligible students.

• Objectives:
• Learn how to safely set up and operate CNC milling machines.
• Gain knowledge of milling machine operation and maintenance, tooling and fixtures, and feed and speed calculations.
• Develop basic CNC program editing skills.
• Earn the CNC Mill Operations credential by demonstrating skills and passing the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exam.
• Description: This is the third program in a series of six industry credentials for entry-level machining professionals.
It provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

Outline:

• Content:
• Milling machine operation and maintenance
• Mill tooling and fixtures
• Machine feeds and speeds
• Basic CNC program editing
• Structure:
• The program consists of 80 contact hours.
• Students will likely follow a structured schedule of lectures, labs, and assessments.
• Modules:

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Skills demonstration
• Written knowledge test
• Assessment criteria:
• Successful completion of the NIMS CNC Mill Operations credential exam

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Faculty:
• Thomas Eanes and Scott Ishler are identified as faculty contacts.
• Unique approaches:

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Machinist
• CNC Programmer
• Tool and Die Maker
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Job opportunities:
• The program prepares students for a variety of entry-level machining jobs in various industries.
• Outcomes:
• Students who successfully complete the program and earn the NIMS credential are well-positioned for entry-level machining careers.

Other:

• Prerequisites: Completion of Measurement, Materials & Safety and Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout programs.
• Program Dean: Christy Hawkins
• Workforce Services: Information is available for students interested in learning more about the program and career opportunities.
• FastForward Credential Program: This program is designated as a FastForward program, which offers additional benefits to eligible students.