NCT 120: Introduction to 2D CAD CAM Programming and Applications

In this course, students will learn CAD/CAM software to design parts for the various CNC manufacturing equipment. Points, lines, circles, view control, layers colors, break and trim functions will be used to create the geometry. Students will create both 2D and 3D geometry. The part geometry will be used to generate output files for various manufacturing equipment. Fundamental G and M codes will be reviewed to address machine specific requirements. This course contains material previously taught in NCT 249.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered at nighttime offered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime   offered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
Swipe left to see full chart

Check the schedule

Description Hours
Credits 2
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

Swipe left to see full chart