Course Overview
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
$1,005.57
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MACH 1151 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 45938
Dates
Nov 17 - Dec 12 Loading
- CRN 45938
- $1005.57 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
Mustafa Sajid
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Students will need approval for class registration. Please contact the Department Head, Stefano Pettenon at 604-432-8214 or spettenon@bcit.ca for approval. Please include your BCIT ID number (if you have one).
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of MACH 1151 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 86323
Dates
Feb 23 - Mar 20 Loading
- CRN 86323
- $1005.57 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Steel toed safety boots and safety glasses are required.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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