MAC Series Course Descriptions
MAC-56 - CNC Machine Set-up and Operation
(Same as MAN-56)
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills related to the setup and operation of CNC (Computer Numerically Control) machine tools. Students will setup and operate CNC machine tools exposing them to CNC controllers and some CNC manual programming. Students will gain hands-on experience with CNC machine tools. May be taken a total of three times. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
3 Units
MAC-57 - CNC Program Writing
(Same as MAN-57)
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introductory course for manual CNC program writing. This course includes the Cartesian coordinate system, absolute/incremental programming, circular interpolation, cutter radius compensation, canned cycles, and other programming techniques related to CNC machine tools. Students will gain hands-on experience with CNC machine tools. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
3 Units
MAC-61 - Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing
(Same as ENE-61)
Prerequisite: ENE-31, MAC-57
A course in computerized design and manufacture of parts and assemblies which will increase the student's ability to use the computer in CAD/CAM applications. This course continues the study of computerization and allows the student the opportunity to design and fabricate prototypes utilizing engineering and machining skills. 108 hours laboratory.
2 Units