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CNC Operator - Turning Centre MACH 1151

Machinist Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course is designed to provide the skills to set up and operate CNC Turning Centres. The course introduces basic CNC turning operations and a basic understanding of CNC programming and its applications. Students will manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centres and will gain the experience of performing quality control inspections before, during, and after CNC operations.​

Prerequisite(s)

  • MACH 0105 Lathe Operator or successful completion of Machinist Foundation program or 1 year machining lathe experience.

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$946.43

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of MACH 1151 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 66001

Duration

Tue Apr 16 - Sat May 11 (4 weeks)

  • 4 weeks
  • CRN 66001
  • Domestic fees $946.43
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 16 - May 09 Tue, Thu 19:00 - 22:00 Burnaby
Apr 20 - May 11 Sat 08:00 - 14:30 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$946.43

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Students will need approval for class registration. Please contact the Department Head, Stefano Pettenon 604-432-8214 or spettenon@bcit.ca for approval. Please include your BCIT ID number (if you have one). This course will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tuesday and Thursday classes will occur from 1900-2200, and Saturday classes will occur from 0800-1430. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in myBCIT.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Interpret part programs.
  • Identify location, functions, and operation of machine control.
  • Establish work coordinate systems.
  • Identify, select and inspect tooling and tool holders.
  • Set up tooling and offsets.
  • Set up work-holding and accesories.
  • Transfer programs to and from the machine control.
  • Adjust tooling and offset to meet drawings specifications.
  • Produce components to specifications.
  • Optimize programs.
  • Troubleshoot CNC problems.

Effective as of Winter 2019

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