All manufacturing processes begin in the machine shop where drawings, made by designers and engineers, are transformed into real objects. These drawings might be parts of a car, of a washing machine, or of a space vehicle. They might be molds for casting plastic or parts of machinery to make other machines. Machine shop is basic to all industries world-wide.
All processes require precise measurement, careful work and concentration.
Use proper related terminology and industry principles 2. Safely set-up and operate numerous conventional and CNC machine tools 3. Use computers to program various CNC machines directly or with CAM 4. Interpret most related parts and assembly drawings 5. The Associate in Science Degree in Machine Shop - CNC requirements may be met by completing the 53 units of courses listed below and the 18 units of Plan B General Education courses.