Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM - MEC 119 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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MEC 119 - Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM
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.
2-3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Not scheduled

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31065 MEC 119-N1 3
   W   
5:30 p.m.-7:10 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Roanoke County P
31066 MEC 119-N1L 0
   W   
7:10 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Roanoke County P

Summer 2025 ➜

Not scheduled
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