Introduction to CNC Machining

We will be using Autodesk FeatureCAM to create the offline programs by learning how to produce parts in the software workspace from hard copy drawings, creating stock, geometry, curves, features and cutter paths.

We will move to the machine and discuss the machine constraints and learn about tool setting, datums settings, offsets and file transfer.

This is an industrial software with a clear and easy to follow user friendly structure, once familiar with the software, students are usually surprised how quickly they can produce programs and parts.

Learners may have completed a previous Engineering qualification and wish to progress onto a higher-level qualification, or to gain/develop knowledge and skills required to work in industries where there are requirements to utilise industrial software and new technologies of the future.

This course will run one evening per week at our brand-new Institute of Technology Centre, Castle Street, Stafford. 

For entry onto this qualification learners must have a keen interest in advanced manufacturing. A background or previous study in an engineering specific qualification may be an advantage.

This is a competency based course will all learners receiving a college certificate upon completion. 

To find out more about this course please get in touch by emailing info@sotsiot.ac.uk. 

This course could help support upskilling within your current role, which can then be used to progress into more senior/complex job roles or to help support a career change.

This course could also help support learners gaining employment in the industry of Advanced Manufacturing or to progress onto further study/higher education.