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Machining

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

CertificateCIP: 48.0510

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Dates

Since Apr 2017

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  • Mountain Home, Arkansas

    1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 72653

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningProgrammingSystems AnalysisMathematicsSpeakingOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingPerceptual SpeedVisualizationOral ComprehensionMathematical ReasoningCategory FlexibilitySelective AttentionWritten ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionReaction TimeHearing Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine
  • Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and d
  • Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery
  • Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision m
  • Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions o
  • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using ha

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEnterprise application integration softwareVideo conferencing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareIndustrial control softwareDesktop communications software

Tools

Adjustable squaresBore gaugesComputer numerical control CNC grindersComputer numerical control CNC lasersComputer numerical control CNC notchersComputer numerical control CNC press brakesComputer numerical control CNC punch pressesComputer numerically controlled CNC lathesCoodinate meauring machines CMMDial indicatorsDigital angle gaugesDigital calipersDigital height gaugesDigital micrometersDrill presses0-1 drop indicators2/3 axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machines5 axis lathes8 axis lathesAutomatic measuring equipmentBench grindersBore millsBorersBoring barsBuffersComparatorsComputer numerical control CNC edge bandersComputer numerical control CNC routersComputer numerical control CNC vertical lathes

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers51-9162.00
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators51-9161.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Machining operation sequences — plan and arrange independently for moderately complex workpieces using job orders and standard templates.
  • Cutting tool selection — evaluate and choose appropriate tooling for common materials by applying learned speed-and-feed tables without supervisor input.
  • Blueprint and specification analysis — interpret angular dimensions, radii, and tolerances from multi-view drawings to calculate CNC input values.
  • CNC part programs — write and format complete programs in G-code for routine two-axis operations on familiar controller platforms.
  • CAM software tool paths — generate and verify tool paths for standard prismatic parts using CAM software with limited guidance.
  • Program errors — identify, correct, and retest revised code to resolve dimensional or motion faults on the production floor.
  • Machine trial runs — conduct and evaluate test cuts, comparing output dimensions to specifications and adjusting offsets as needed.
  • Existing CNC programs — modify feed rates, depth of cut, and redundant moves to improve cycle efficiency on repeat jobs.
  • Part patterns and graphic displays — enter commands to store, retrieve, and transfer program data between controller and shop network.
  • Production quality checks — apply systematic inspection routines and document first-article results against engineering specifications.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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