CNC Programming Training Course Curriculum

Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand how to use your Student Portal
• Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers
• Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites

This course is designed to help industrial workers to know why safety is so important as well as to alert them of probable hazards and dangers associated with their workplaces.

You’ll be provided with sound, practical knowledge about the hazards and safety measures associated with the handling of manufacturing materials and industrial machinery. You’ll also be introduced to the applied concepts and tools that are used for quality and process improvement.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the structure of workplace safety and the methods to curb them
• Show the various safety measures required in the handling of materials
• Point out the various hazards associated with machines and the importance of control equipment
• Point out the applied concepts and tools that are used for quality and process improvement

You may already be familiar with the term total quality management (TQM). TQM is a management philosophy that’s increasingly common in world-class companies. It’s similar to other progressive, well-known efforts: continuous improvement, process reengineering, and the like. But whatever you call it, the underlying principle remains the same: to provide the best possible value to all customers.

In the first lesson, you'll be introduced to TQM (Total Quality Management) and related terminology. In the second lesson, you'll explore lean manufacturing and its impact on the manufacturing environment. Finally, you'll learn how to solve problems and troubleshoot. You’ll improve your metacognitive abilities related to understanding complex systems.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the roots and future potential of quality management
• Define the basics of lean manufacturing
• Analyze the different approaches and methods taken for solving problems

This course is an introduction to the various kinds of tools and equipment you'll commonly see in any industrial workplace. First, you'll learn about various types of hand tools, their uses, and how to select the appropriate hand tool for the job. Then, you'll focus on electronic drilling, grinding, and power tools. You'll finish this course by learning about different kinds of lifting equipment and how to use it safely.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the basic uses and application of common hand tools
• Explain which common hand tool is appropriate for a variety of situations
• Determine the proper tools to use for electric drilling and grinding
• Compare different kinds of power cutting tools
• Differentiate among various equipment used for lifting in an industrial workplace

This course is designed to give you an understanding of the entire industry and build your basic skills. You'll be able to practice basic mathematics and learn about instruments, machines, tools, and blueprints, which will enhance your knowledge of the industry.

Along with the concepts required to develop your skills, an extremely important aspect is safety. You'll learn about safety precautions and regulations that are necessary to follow in this industry. You'll be introduced to the various types of machine tools used for metal cutting, and safety becomes particularly important in such cases.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the mechanisms and safety precautions taken while operating machines and tools
• Point out the characteristics, classifications, and processes used for various metals
• Categorize the materials and methods required to read industrial and advanced blueprints
• Analyze the methods and processes used to read geometric drawings, process sheets, and routing sheets
• Categorize the importance and purpose of layout tools, precision tools, and geometric shapes
• Analyze the properties and applications of cutting, machine, and hand tools
• Categorize the characteristics and applications of various types of cutting tools and materials
• Point out the properties and uses of drilling and milling machines with their accessories
• Analyze the functions of various types of saws, automated, and manual machines
• Point out characteristics and applications of various types of grinding wheels
• Point out the operations, advantages, and features of CNC machines over manually controlled machines

This course will introduce you to the computer numerical control (CNC) technology and programming. Throughout your studies, you'll learn about the basic history and purpose of CNC machines. When you complete the course, you'll have a working knowledge of basic word address programming, CAD/CAM, and machining and turning centers. You'll be able to explain the applications of EDM, laser, oxyfuel, plasma, waterjet, wood, stone, and plastics cutting technologies. You'll end the course with lessons on conversational programming and statistical process control.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe the evolution of CNC systems and the application of the mathematical concepts of geometry and trigonometry to the operation and programming of CNC systems
• Discuss basic word address programming and the impact of CAD/CAM on the CNC programming landscape
• Describe the operating and programming of machining centers
• Describe the operation and programming of turning machines
• Demonstrate knowledge of alternate machining technologies of Electrical Discharge Machining and Laser; Oxyfuel, Plasma and Waterjet; Wood, Stone and Plastics cutting technologies
• Discuss how to use conversational programming to produce a part program that controls a machine tool
• Identify how statistical process control is used to ensure that production processes are efficient, repeatable, and consistent