Program Information
The CNC Design & Manufacturing Technology associate of Applied Science (AAS) is a 69-credit degree program which includes technical and general education components to provide the skills for trade entry plus the possibility to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with cooperating colleges and universities.
The CNC Manufacturing Technology degree program prepares people to write and edit CNC programs, perform complex setups, basic troubleshooting of machine problems, cycle time reduction practices, fixture design and building, recognize areas for process improvements and operate the following equipment: manual lathes, drills, mills, grinders, CNC programming, CNC mills, CNC lathes, coordinate measuring machine, CAD/CAM and 4&5 axis CNC mills.
Graduates are also skilled in the areas of basic troubleshooting of machine problems, cycle time reduction practices, fixture design and building, blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, math, inspection and the correct sequence of operation required. Graduates may also be skilled in the areas of tool and cutter, CNC wire EDM and CNC sinker EDM, and CNC parametric programming depending on elective taken.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The student will demonstrate machine skills and practices consistent with the manufacturing industry.
- Exhibit safety principles and practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Communicate effective use of machine shop theory and process terminology.
- Work efficiently as a member in a machine shop environment to manage time and meet project deadlines.
- Work effectively as a member of a team while accepting constructive criticism.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January
Faculty Contact
Brendon Paulson: 763-576-4243
Jerry Showalter: 763-576-4043
Jesse Oldenburg: 763-576-4065
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