Numerical Control

Effective: Fall 2020
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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Program Description
This degree prepares you for a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) programmer. CNC programming can be an exciting and rewarding path for those who love to create and have an eye for detail. CNC programmers are heavily sought after by local and national manufacturers.

What can I do with this major?
This degree will prepare you for employment in the following lucrative and desirable job fields: machinist, CNC operator, CNC set-up, CNC programmer, and Solidworks draftsperson. These occupations can be an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees.

Learning and Career Pathway
  • Industrial Technology & Automotive

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

14 units

INDT 74
Measurements and Calculations

3 units
GE
Calculator techniques for whole number and decimal arithmetic problem solving, fraction-decimal conversion, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry, areas and volumes. English metric conversion, and numerical trigonometry as applied in industry. Counts as the Major Specific G.E. Requirement
Course Details:

MTT 50
Blueprint Reading and Introduction to CAD

3 units
The reading of engineering drawings/blueprints, interpreting of commonly used symbols, orthographic projection, geometric construction, dimensioning, and sectioning. Includes a general approach to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Focus on subject matter relevant to Machine Tool Technology and Industrial Technology applications and local industry requirements. Designed to provide a working knowledge of methods of graphical communication.
Course Details:

MTT 60A
Machine Tool Technology I

4 units
Introduction to machine tool operations relating to precision measuring tools, layout methods, screw threads, benchwork, drill presses, bandsaws, optical and manual inspection techniques, basic lathe and vertical milling operations, and evaluation of manufacturing job opportunities. Emphasis on the safe and correct use of hand and machine tools.
Course Details:

MTT 71A
Numerical Control Program I1

4 units
Introduction to programming and operating three axis computer numerical controlled drilling and milling machines. Instruction includes the standard X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system, manual and automatic milling machine operation, absolute and incremental positioning, tape coding and preparation, and fabrication of basic and intermediate three axis drill and mill parts
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: INDT 74
  2. Prerequisite: CSCI 8
    3. or
  • 1 - Strongly Recommended courses: MTT 60A or INDT 74 but no prerequisite required

Semester 2

15 units

MTT 71B
Numerical Control Program II

4 units
Continuation of Machine Tool Technology 71A. Advanced programming of three-axis computer numerical controlled drilling and milling machines and basic programming and operation of numerical controlled lathes. Includes advanced contour milling, and basic lathe programming involving constant surface speeds, tool selection, work surface programming, internal and external turning, and threading.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTT 71A
Terms Offered: Spring

MTT 60B
Machine Tool Technology II

4 units
Continuation of Machine Tool Technology 60A. Theory and laboratory practice relating to advanced lathe and milling machine operations, gear cutting, steel and heat treating, basic surface and cylindrical grinding, and introduction to metric measurement. Emphasis on correct machine tool setups and quality of project work are stressed.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTT 60A
  2. Strongly Recommended: INDT 74

MTT 81C
Mastercam X

3 units
The fundamentals of the latest version of Mastercam X CAD/CAM manufacturing software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes theory and laboratory practice on the use of the Mastercam X software environment to create 2 1/2 and 3 axis, lathe, and wire edm tool paths. Instruction includes part drawing, dimensioning, importing electronic files (DXF, IGES, Sldprt, and Dwg), lathe and mill tool path construction, geometry and tool path transformations, tool path editing, and post processors.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A
Terms Offered: Spring

English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

4 units
GE

Semester 3

15 units

MTT 81A
SolidWorks for Machine Shops

3 units
The fundamentals of SolidWorks design software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes theory and laboratory practice on the use of the SolidWorks design software environment to create solid models, drawings, assemblies and how to interface SolidWorks models with CAD/CAM software. PhotoWorks Cosmos Express, eDrawings, and other third party “add-ins” will be touched on briefly.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A

MTT 65
Basic Toolmaking

4 units
Introduction to design and fabrication of production-type tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and gauges as applied in industry. Emphasis on tool design practices, fabrication techniques, set-up procedures, and inspection of production parts.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTT 60B
    2. and
  2. Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A
  3. Strongly Recommended: MTT 81A
  4. Strongly Recommended: MTT 81B
    5. or
  5. Strongly Recommended: MTT 81C
Terms Offered: Fall

MTT 71C
Numerical Ctrl Programming III

4 units
Basic programming and operating of two-axis and live tooling computer numerical controlled lathes. Instruction includes lathe programming using constant surface speeds, internal and external turning, live tool drilling, tapping, milling, sub spindle operation, and laboratory “first article” inspection reports.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: INDT 74
Terms Offered: Fall

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term. PE recommended

1 unit
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Semester 4

16-17 units

Recommended Course for Elective Credit: MTT 73A

2 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

2 units

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course.

3-4 units
GE

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Total Units: 60-61 units
This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.