CNC Machinist

Computers control much of the world today. The manufacturing industry is no exception, and you can make yourself an indispensable part of the future of manufacturing by training to become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist. This online CNC Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career quickly.

The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform CNC machining, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality, and grinding.

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12 Months / 195 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES778

What you will learn

  • Production Floor Safety
  • CNC Controls and Programming
  • Metallurgy
  • Machining and Grinding Processes
  • Inspection Methods
  • Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
  • Workholding Principles

How you will benefit

  • Prepare for a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC lathe operator, CNC mill operator, CNC operator, machine operator, or machinist
  • Gain the skills you need to confidently perform your job
  • Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 12 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 195 course hours
  1. Abrasives
    1. Grinding Processes 201
    2. Grinding Safety 211
    3. Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
    4. Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
    5. Surface Grinder Operation 251
    6. Introduction to Grinding Fluids
    7. Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
    8. Grinding Nonferrous Materials 321
    9. Grinding Wheel Materials 331
    10. Dressing and Truing 341
    11. Grinding Wheel Geometry 361
  2. CNC
    1. Introduction to CNC Machines 201
    2. Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
    3. Basics of the CNC Mill 212
    4. CNC Specs for the Mill 220
    5. Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
    6. Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222
    7. CNC Specs for the Lathe 225
    8. Basics of the G Code Programming 231
    9. Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
    10. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
    11. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 252
    12. Offsets on the CNC Lathe 261
    13. Offsets on the CNC Mill 262
    14. Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
    15. Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
    16. Calculations for Programming the Lathe 311
    17. Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
    18. Canned Cycles for the Lathe 321
    19. Canned Cycles for the Mill 322
  3. CNC Controls: Fanuc
    1. Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
    2. Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
    3. Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 260
    4. Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265
    5. Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
    6. Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
    7. Fanuc Mill: Program Execution 280
    8. Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285
    9. Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 310
    10. Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 315
    11. Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
    12. Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 325
  4. CNC Controls: Haas
    1. Haas Mill: Classic Control Panel Overview 250
    2. Haas Lathe Classic Control Panel Overview 256
    3. Hass Mill Classic Controls: Entering Offsets 260
    4. Hass Lathe Classic Controls: Entering Offsets 265
    5. Haas Mill Classic Controls: Locating Program Zero 270
    6. Haas Lathe Classic Controls: Locating Program Zero 275
    7. Haas Mill Classic Controls: Program Execution 280
    8. Haas Lathe Classic Controls: Program Execution 285
    9. Haas Mill Classic Controls: Program Storage 310
    10. Haas Lathe Classic Controls: Program Storage 315
    11. Haas Mill Classic Controls: First Part Runs 320
    12. Haas Lathe Classic Controls: First Part Runs 325
  5. CNC Controls: Mazak
    1. Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
    2. Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
    3. Mazak Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
    4. Mazak Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
    5. Mazak Mill: Entering Offsets 280
    6. Mazak Lathe: Entering Offsets 285
    7. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
    8. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
    9. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
    10. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mazak Lathe 289
    11. Mazak Mill: Program Execution 290
    12. Mazak Lathe: Program Execution 295
    13. Mazak Mill: Program Storage 310
    14. Mazak Lathe: Program Storage 315
    15. Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
    16. Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325
  6. Electrical Systems
    1. Safety for Electrical Work 111
  7. Inspection
    1. Basic Measurement 101
    2. Calibration Fundamentals 111
    3. Basics Tolerance 121
    4. Blueprint Reading 131
    5. Hole Standards and Inspection 141
    6. Thread Standards and Inspection 151
    7. Surface Texture and Inspection 201
    8. Interpreting Prints 231
    9. Introduction to GD&T 301
    10. Major Rules of GD&T 311
    11. Inspecting with Optical Comparators 351
    12. Inspecting with CMMs 361
    13. In-Line Inspection Applications 381
  8. Lean
    1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
    2. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
    3. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
    4. Total Productive Maintenance 141
    5. 5S Overview 151
    6. Cell Design and Pull Systems 161
    7. Intro to Six Sigma 171
    8. Troubleshooting 181
    9. Conducting kaizen Events 191
    10. SPC Overview 211
    11. Metrics for Lean 231
    12. Process Flow Charting 241
    13. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
    14. Value Stream Mapping: The Current State 301
    15. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
    16. Value Stream Mapping: The Future State 311
  9. Manual Machining
    1. Manual Mill Basics 201
    2. Engine Lathe Basics 211
    3. Manual Mill Setup 221
    4. Engine Lathe setup 231
    5. Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
    6. Manual Mill Operation 251
    7. Engine Lathe Operation 261
    8. Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
    9. Threading on the Engine Lathe 301
    10. Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 311
  10. Materials
    1. Introduction to Physical Properties 101
    2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
    3. Introduction to Metals 121
    4. Introduction to Metal Manufacturing 180
    5. Classification of Steel 201
    6. Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
    7. Hardness Testing 221
    8. Ferrous Metals 231
    9. Nonferrous Metals 241
    10. Exotic Alloys 301
  11. Metal Cutting
    1. Safety for metal Cutting 101
    2. Cutting Processes 111
    3. Overview of Machine tools 121
    4. Basic Cutting Theory 201
    5. Band Saw Operation 211
    6. Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
    7. Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
    8. Toolholders for Turning 260
    9. Speed and Feed for the Lathe 301
    10. Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
    11. Cutting Tool Materials 321
    12. Machining Titanium Alloys 325
    13. Carbide Grade Selection 331
    14. ANSI Insert Selection 341
    15. Lathe Tool Geometry 351
    16. Mill Tool Geometry 361
    17. Drill Tool Geometry 371
  12. Quality
    1. ISO 9001: 2015 Review 122
    2. Approaches to Maintenance 131
    3. Process Design and Development 133
    4. Production System Design and Development 136
    5. Customer-Focused Quality 155
  13. Safety
    1. Introduction to OSHA 101
    2. Ergonomics 102
    3. Personal Protective Equipment 111
    4. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conversation 121
    5. Respiratory Safety 131
    6. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
    7. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
    8. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
    9. Walking and Working Surface 171
    10. Fire Safety and Prevention 181
    11. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
    12. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
    13. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
    14. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
    15. Confined Spaces 231
    16. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
    17. Machine Guarding 271
  14. Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics)
    1. Math Fundamentals 101
    2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
    3. Units if Measurement 112
    4. Algebra Fundamentals 141
    5. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
    6. Geometry: Triangles 161
    7. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
    8. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
    9. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
    10. Trigonometry: Sine Bar applications 221
    11. Statistics 231
  15. Stamping
    1. Press Basics 110
  16. Supervisor Essentials
    1. Essentials of Leadership 100
    2. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
    3. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
    4. Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140
    5. Intro to Managerial Accounting 145
    6. Conflict Resolution Principles 150
    7. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
    8. Team Leadership 160
    9. Manufacturing Management 180
    10. Personal Effectiveness 190
    11. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
    12. Harassment and Discrimination 215
    13. Performance Management and the Law 230
  17. Welding
    1. Fabrication Process 232
  18. Workforce Essentials
    1. Essentials of Communication 115
  19. Workholding
    1. Introduction to Workholding 101
    2. Supporting and Locating Principles 111
    3. Locating Devices 121
    4. Clamping Basics 131
    5. Chucks, Collets, and Vises 141
    6. Fixture Body Construction 200
    7. Fixture Body Construction 200
    8. Fixture Design Basics 201
    9. Drill Busing Selection 230
  20. Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)
    1. Safety Awareness in Manufacturing
    2. Fire Safety
    3. 5S and Hand Tool Identification
    4. Inspecting Outer Diameters I
    5. Inspecting Outer Diameters II
    6. Inspecting Groove Width
    7. Inspecting Thread Sizes
    8. Inspecting Inside Diameter
    9. Inspecting Depth
    10. Establishing Datums

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

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This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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