Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Mazak CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Technicians are machinists who are experienced in the use of the Mazak brand machine and control system to create parts. Mazak machines are used to make a variety of machined parts for many industries, including but not limited to medical, aerospace, defense, agricultural and automotive. Mazak Technicians have a strong background in machining skills, including tool selection, speeds and feeds, material machinability characteristics, blueprint reading, parts inspection and the use of Mazatrol. Mastery of Mazatrol conversational programming language allows technicians to create accurate machine-readable codes quickly and efficiently.
Prerequisite: Graduation from or concurrent enrollment in a 2-year machine tool program or a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate Mazatrol programming system operation
Operate Mazak control panel
Operate equipment safely
Interpret blueprints/drawings
Program machining center parts using Mazatrol
Program turning center parts using Mazatrol
Program mill parts with CAM software
Machine Mazak lathe parts
Machine Mazak mill parts
Apply precision measurement techniques.
Inspect machined parts for tolerance requirements.
Demonstrate team work
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (20 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/19/2019 : BP 4312 / EP