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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Manufacturing

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Dean Paul Estabrook
Department Chair Richard Gentry
Phone (916) 558-2250
Email gentryr@scc.losrios.edu

CNC Machining (CNC) Courses

CNC 270 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Units:2
Hours:25 hours LEC; 33 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course will prepare students with the introductory skills to operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. Students will learn to set up, program, and operate CNC machinery. Instruction includes an overview of the machining process, metrology, inspection, and blueprint reading. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

CNC 272 Applied Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Units:3
Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:CNC 270 with a grade of "C" or better
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This course will give students the skills, knowledge, and training to setup and operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machine. Students will learn milling machine setup, CNC programming (coding), tooling, editing, and program debugging. Students will also learn skills needed for this industry such as blue print reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. The order of operation will be taught as a skill development. Components of this course will be offered online. Students will need to have access to a computer and the Internet and have some familiarity with a computer.

CNC 299 Experimental Offering in CNC Machining

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.

CNC 499 Experimental Offering in CNC Machining

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2025

This is the experimental courses description.