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  • Welcome to CNC Programming II

    This free and open course curriculum was developed by more than 700 U.S. community colleges in partnership with local industries to prepare students for employment as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s $1.9 billion  Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program.


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  • 1. Introduction to CNC Programming

  • CNC Millin Programs Using Nesting Programs

  • CNC Milling Programs Using Multi-Axis Movement

  • NMS CNC Lathe Programming and Setup

  • NIMS CNC Milling Programming and Setup