Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

MTT 232: Computer Numerical Control II

General Information

  • Name: Computer Numerical Control II
  • Discipline: Machine Tool Technology (MTT)
  • Units (Credits): 4
  • Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
  • Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
  • Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

  • Prerequisites: MTT 230 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Provides a continuation of MTT 230. Offers the student additional practical experience for development of skills with additional information and exposure to more complex applications of programming, mirror imaging, polar coordinates, tool compensation, threading and computer integrated manufacturing. Includes three hours lecture, three hours lab per week.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

After successful completion of this course, the student will have the experience in using BOBCAD 20 (a popular design and cutting tool path software) to design a profile and than creating a tool path that is used to create a program by the computer. (Post processing). This is the latest version offered by BOBCAD the student will download the program to the CNC machine and run the program.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

his course may be chosen to fulfill a Degree Requirement for the Machine Tool Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement.

The mission of the Associate of Applied science Degree and Certificate of Achievement is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected:

A. know safety and etiquette used a Machine Shop environment.
B. perform various types of machining operations.
C. each student will progress along their personal goals, whether they are for personal interest of professional development.



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