WOOD-1030Woodworking and CNC Technologies
This course is an introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) woodworking machine technology and how it relates to manufacturing. Discussions will include what CNC machines are, what they can do, and the requirements needed to have one in a facility. Students will learn to apply software applications such as AutoCAD and Biesseworks to perform machine operations and select the correct tooling requirements. A CNC project will include creating and operating the machine to run flat pack programs that are used in industry.