Machine Tool Technology: Computer Numerical Control Programmer (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/mtt/
The Computer Numerical Control Programmer – Associate of Science Degree provides students a technical education with basic and advanced training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, multi-axis Mastercam mill and lathe programming and quality control. These fundamental skills and expected knowledge prepare students for employment with potential for future advancement in the metal working industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirement for different machining operations.
- Create the digital geometry necessary for machine programming.
- Generate a tool path and verify its execution.
- Inspect the produced part to ensure completion per blueprint requirements.
- Interpret blueprint information and translate into actionable items.
- Perform basic setup and operation of CNC lathe & mill.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
| MTT 130 | Quality Practices and Measurement | 2.0 |
| MTT 131 | Geometric Tolerance Inspection using Verisurf | 3.0 |
| MTT 140 | Industrial and Machine Tool Safety | 1.0 |
| MTT 151 | Mastercam Introduction | 3.5 |
| MTT 152 | Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines | 2.5 |
| MTT 157 | Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes | 2.5 |
| MTT 180 | Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines | 3.0 |
| MTT 191L | CNC Mill Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MTT 195L | CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MTT 278 | Mastercam Advanced | 3.5 |
| MTT 279 | Mastercam Multi-Axis | 3.5 |
| MTT 280 | Setup and Operation of Multi-Axis CNC Machines | 2.5 |
| Select two of the following: | 5.0-7.5 | |
| Mechanical Maintenance of Machine Tools (2) | ||
| Fanuc Multi-Axis Robotics (2) | ||
| Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling (2) | ||
| Solidworks Introduction (4) | ||
| Total Units | 36-38.5 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2) Complete the General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of “C” or higher in major/emphasis courses.
Recommended Electives
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGT 258 | Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling | 4.0 |
| ENGT 259 | Solidworks Introduction | 4.0 |
| MTT 120 | Fanuc Multi-Axis Robotics | 2.0 |
| WELD 120 | Beginning Arc Welding | 5.0 |
| WELD 130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals | 5.0 |
See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements