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Job: CNC Programmer Program

CNC programmers are responsible for creating part programs based on part designs that are then run on CNC lathes and mills. This position demands a solid understanding of G code programming, part dimensioning, workpiece materials, speeds and feeds, cutting tool theory, and workholding setups. CNC programmers may also be involved in various quality efforts to reduce setup times or improve process control.

Every Program Includes:

First-Time Skills Assessment
Access to All Classes Listed Below
Access to Administration Center

This Program Includes All These Classes:

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100	13	Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110	17	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Turning Center 120	15	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Machining Center 130	16	Beginner
Basics of the CNC Swiss-Type Lathe 135	19	Beginner
CNC Coordinates 140	16	Beginner
Part Program 150	14	Beginner
CAD/CAM Overview 160	20	Beginner
CNC Manual Operations 200	15	Intermediate
CNC Offsets 210	18	Intermediate
CNC Specs for the Mill 220	17	Intermediate
CNC Specs for the Lathe 225	18	Intermediate
Creating a Turning Program 280	17	Intermediate
Turning Calculations 285	19	Intermediate
Creating a Milling Program 290	19	Intermediate
Milling Calculations 295	17	Intermediate
Canned Cycles 310	17	Advanced

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
GE Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 260	13	Beginner
GE Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265	17	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 270	13	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Program Execution 280	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285	14	Intermediate
GE Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 310	16	Advanced
GE Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 315	16	Advanced
GE Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320	13	Advanced
GE Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325	13	Advanced

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250	21	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255	21	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Entering Offsets 260	17	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Entering Offsets 265	18	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Locating Program Zero 270	14	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275	14	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Program Execution 280	14	Intermediate
Haas Lathe: Program Execution 285	13	Intermediate
Haas Mill: Program Storage 310	13	Advanced
Haas Lathe: Program Storage 315	13	Advanced
Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320	12	Advanced
Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325	12	Advanced

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basic Measurement 110	18	Beginner
Surface Measurement 140	18	Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200	20	Intermediate
Interpreting GD&T 310	20	Advanced

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Materials 100	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120	12	Beginner
Physical Properties of Metal 130	11	Beginner
Metal Manufacturing 140	13	Beginner
Metal Classification 150	13	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220	14	Intermediate
Heat Treatment of Steel 230	18	Intermediate

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Metal Removal Processes 110	17	Beginner
What is Cutting? 120	14	Beginner
Machines for Metal Cutting 130	16	Beginner
Cutting Processes 140	13	Beginner
Cutting Variables 200	17	Intermediate
Cutting Fluids 210	19	Intermediate
Cutting Tool Materials 220	18	Intermediate
Carbide Grade Selection 230	14	Intermediate
Tool Geometry 240	16	Intermediate
Milling Geometry 245	15	Intermediate
Drill Geometry 247	17	Intermediate
ANSI Insert Selection 250	20	Intermediate
Toolholders for Turning 260	14	Intermediate
Speed and Feed Selection 300	14	Advanced
Optimizing Insert Life 305	15	Advanced
High-Speed Machining 310	20	Advanced

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Quality Overview 100	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110	20	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130	18	Beginner
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160	17	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200	19	Intermediate
SPC Overview 210	16	Intermediate
Metrics for Lean 230	16	Intermediate
Process Flow Charting 240	20	Intermediate
Strategies for Setup Reduction 250	17	Intermediate
Conducting Kaizen Events 260	20	Intermediate

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to OSHA 100	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160	19	Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180	19	Beginner

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120	12	Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130	18	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200	19	Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205	13	Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210	13	Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215	17	Intermediate
Statistics 220	18	Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225	14	Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230	16	Intermediate

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Workholding 104	18	Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106	15	Beginner
Locating Devices 107	14	Beginner
Clamping Basics 108	14	Beginner
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110	14	Beginner
Fixture Body Construction 200	12	Intermediate
Fixture Design Basics 210	15	Intermediate

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