CNC 1
August 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MA Training Center | 3405 Board Road York, PA 17406Course Description
This course is designed to give an introductory working knowledge of basic CNC programming.
Objectives & Outline
Student will learn basic programming concepts and techniques which will include; a study of EIA word address programming Language and formats, numerical control systems for various machine tools, process planning, math for numerical control and an entry level coverage of the latest CNC CAD-CAM programs: Mastercam and Esprit CAM
Prerequisite: Students must have the mathematics skills outlined in Shop Math 1 & 2
Course Outline:
• Numerical control systems and components.
• Use of various types of CNC machines and tooling.
• CNC machining strategies and operations from working drawings.
• Manually write two and three axis programs in EIA word address format, for various CNC machine tools.
• Electronically create CNC part programs in the latest CAD-CAM Programing software: Mastercam and Esprit CAM
*Course will start off with computer basics training
Students will need to have access to a computer to complete assignments outside of class hours
Details
Date: August 18 – October 29, 2026
Days: T & TH
Times: 6-9 pm
Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road
Cost (member): $975
Cost (non-member): $1450
This class can be used towards Apprentice Credits