MEC 119 - Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM

Institution:

Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia

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Description:

Teaches the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming of Numerical Control Machinery with emphasis on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)/Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Program writing procedures will be based on using the following: basic G-code programming language for CNC machinery, CAD/CAM programming systems to produce correct code for CNC Machinery, basic computer usage, CAD/CAM integration, and Code-to-machine transfer via Distributive Numeric Control (DNC). Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.brcc.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 234-9261

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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