Program Information
The Anoka Technical College Advanced CNC Machine Technology diploma is a 64-credit program that includes technical and general education components. The career major prepares students 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 mills, CNC lathes, CNC wire EDM and CNC sinker EDM, coordinate measuring machine, CAD/CAM and 4&5 axis CNC mills.
Program graduates are skilled in the areas of CNC programming, parametric programming, 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.
Those employed in this position are expected to write and edit CNC programs, perform complex setups, basic troubleshoot of machine problems, cycle time reduction practices, fixture design and building and recognize areas for process improvements on manual lathes, drills, mills, grinders, CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC wire EDM and CNC sinker EDM, coordinate measuring machine and CAD/CAM. Employees are also expected to invoke lean manufacturing process and practices.
The CNC Manufacturing Technology program provides the skills for trade entry plus the possibility to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with cooperating colleges and universities.
Program Learning Outcomes
- 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
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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