Computerized Machining Technology
Advanced Technical Certificate: CNC Operator
The estimated total cost for the Advanced Technical Certificate: CNC Operator is $16,468.59.
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Tuition: $12,975.92
Fees: $200.00
Books: $602.67
Tools/ Supplies: $2,690.00
Program Total: $16,468.59
Tuition: $12,975.92
Course Fees for the Advanced Technical Certificate: CNC Operator
| Course | Course Title | Fee | |
| MACH 1110 | Machine Tool Lab I | 50.00 | |
| MACH 1120 | Machine Tool Lab II | 50.00 | |
| MACH 1131 | CNC Mill Setup | 50.00 | |
| MACH 1141 | CNC Lathe Setup | 50.00 | |
| TOTAL | 
 | $200.00 | |
Book List for ATC – CNC Operator
| Course | Course Title | Book Title | ISBN | Cost | 
| MACH 1110 | Machine Tool Lab I | Machinery’s Handbook 31, Toolbox Edition, 31st 20 Ed. | 9780831137311 | 104.96 | 
| MACH 1111 | Machine Tool Theory I | Machine Tool Practices, 11th 20 Ed. | 9780134893501 | 213.19 | 
| MACH 1112 | Machine Math I | Mathematics for Machine Technology, 8th 20 Ed. | 9781337798310 | 182.52 | 
| MACH 1123 | Blueprint Reading | Print Reading for Industry, 11th 22 Ed. | 9781645646723 | 102.00 | 
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 | TOTAL | $602.67 | 
Tools/Supplies for ATC – CNC Operator
| Quantity | Description | Cost | |
| 1 | Calculator – TI-36X or equivalent | 18.00 | |
| 1 pair | Safety Shoes (Steel Toe Required) | 50.00 | |
| 1 pair | Safety glasses with side shields OSHA | 3.00 | |
| 6 | High speed steel with 5% cobalt lathe bits 3/8” x 3/8” | 25.00 | |
| 1 | 6 inch caliper – digital or dial type | 95.00 | |
| 1 | 2 inch paint brush | 1.00 | |
| 1 | Dial indicator – 1” minimum travel | 15.00 | |
| 1 | Dial test indicator with attachments | 125.00 | |
| 1 | 10 inch smooth cut file | 10.00 | |
| 1 set | 25 piece radius gauge set | 40.00 | |
| 1 | Thread center gauge – 60 degree standard | 8.00 | |
| 2 | Grease pencils | 2.00 | |
| 1 | 20 oz dead blow hammer | 15.00 | |
| 1 | Magnetic indicator base with attachments | 30.00 | |
| 1 | Micrometer – 0-1” (Vernier Reading to 4th decimal place) | 110.00 | |
| 1 | Micronmeter 1-2” (Vernier Reading to 4th decimal place) | 125.00 | |
| 1 | Micronmeter 2-3” (Vernier Reading to 4th decimal place) | 170.00 | |
| 1 | Depth Micrometer – 0-6” | 240.00 | |
| 1 | #3 Center Drill | 5.00 | |
| 1 | #4 Center Drill | 8.00 | |
| 1 | 6 inch triangular taper file | 8.00 | |
| 1 set | 6 piece adjustable parallels | 160.00 | |
| 1 | 6 inch pliers | 8.00 | |
| 1 set | Screwdrivers – Regular and Philips | 9.00 | |
| 1 | Scriber | 6.00 | |
| 1 | Tape measure | 8.00 | |
| 1 set | Thread Wires | 21.00 | |
| 1 | Mighty mag way magnetic base | 15.00 | |
| 1 | Wrench, adjustable – 12” | 15.00 | |
| 1 | Telescoping gauge – 4 piece set | 100.00 | |
| 1 | Wrench, hex key – 1/32” to 3/8” | 9.00 | |
| 1 | Wrench, hex key metric 2-8 | 8.00 | |
| 1 | 110 Piece drill set | 180.00 | |
| 1 pair | Tool Box – top box (max width 30”) | 250.00 | |
| 1 | Cabinet – Roller (max width 30”) | 425.00 | |
| 2 | Clamps, cantilever (1”, 2”, and 3”) | 25.00 | |
| 1 set | Swiss pattern files | 12.00 | |
| 1 | 10 oz Ball pein hammer | 15.00 | |
| 1 | Half round indicator clamp holder | 35.00 | |
| 1 | Sharpening stone (Arkansas hard) – approximately 4” x 1/2” x 1/2” square | 5.00 | |
| 1 | Sharpening stone (Arkansas medium) – approximately 4” x 1/2” diameter round | 8.00 | |
| 1 | Offset edge finder | 22.00 | |
| 1 | Tap guide | 10.00 | |
| 1 | Square combination set (4 piece set) | 200.00 | |
| 1 | Wrench, box end – 3/4” | 8.00 | |
| 1 pair | Noise reduction ear muffs | 15.00 | |
| 1 | 3/4” x 7/8” Combination box wrench | 18.00 | |
| TOTAL | 
 | $2690.00 | |
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