Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The CNC Machining for Wood and Plastics certificate is offered at Hennepin Technical College`s Brooklyn Park Campus. The certificate focuses on training individuals in the operation of numerical controlled equipment used for machining wood, plastic and related material.
Participants will refine skills in creating geometry for component parts using AutoCAD. Manual numerical code generation will be taught to reinforce machine manipulation and program knowledge. Computer Aided Machining (CAM) numerical code generation will be accomplished using Router-CIM software. Basic fixturing, controller manipulation, maintenance, tooling and hands-on part manufacturing will be accomplished using KOMO 408 CNC router.
Award Outcomes
Exhibit safety on CNC machinery
Draw using a CAD program
Assign tooling using CAM programs
Set up CNC machines
Operate CNC machines
Manufacture parts using CNC machines
Troubleshoot the manufacturing process of a part
Career Opportunities
This certificate program prepares individuals to enter the wood and plastics CNC machining industry. The student will gain experience preparing parts drawings, generating machine code and operating a CNC router. This training may lead to entry-level employment in this very exciting and challenging field.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (13 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
1/25/2022 : BP 3108 / EP