Class Overview

Are you interested in CNC machining but don't have time to commit to a full 4-day bootcamp?  Give a CNC Taster class a try!

This 1-day taster will expose you to the world of CNC machining, including CAM instruction, parameter selection, and part setup.  You'll learn just enough to know if you'd like to take the full bootcamp later on. 

Check out this video about the full CNC bootcamp.

This in-person class will take place over 1 day from 8:00am to 4:00pm at CoorsTek Academy.

Class Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to machining
• CAM instruction
• Introduction to machining cost
• Part setup
• Part assembly

Eligibility

No experience necessary!  You must complete the online 6-hour course through ACE before attending the 1-day Taster class.  You can register for the online course here. We suggest choosing the Fusion360 pathway, but you are welcome to do Mastercam.

CoorsTek employees will need to get manager approval before registering. Employees without approval maybe unenrolled or moved to a different class session.

Course Overview

After completing an online course, you are eligible to sign up for this 32-hour, hands-on bootcamp to learn more about the world of CNC machining.  From part setup and parameter selection, you'll machine multiple components for an oscillating piston air engine.  This bootcamp is great for those interested in a manufacturing / machining job or those who want hands-on experience with CNC machines.   

Check out a video of the CNC bootcamps here!

Course Learning Outcomes

• Parameter selection
• Part setup and probing
• Controller use
• Machine operation
• Part assembly

This in-person class will take place over 4 days from 8:00am to 4:00pm at CoorsTek Academy.

Eligibility

No prior training or experience is needed!  Before this in-person bootcamp, you must complete a self-paced online course, which takes about six hours to finish.  You can register for that course here.  We suggest choosing the Fusion360 pathway, but you are welcome to do Mastercam. 

CoorsTek employees will need to get manager approval before registering. Employees without approval maybe unenrolled or moved to a different class session.

About the ACE Program

The U.S. manufacturing industry is struggling to find skilled individuals to fill machining and machine tool jobs, and the need is urgent. Through ACE (America’s Cutting Edge), a U.S. Department of Defense-funded initiative, CoorsTek Academy is partnering with the National Composites Institute to offer a series of CNC Machining Bootcamps for people of all ages and all skill levels. The goal is to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in manufacturing and ensure that existing machinists have the knowledge to take full advantage of the latest machine tool technology and techniques.