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Applied Engineering, Agriculture, & Skilled Trades

Computer Aided Drafting

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE  |  DIPLOMA  |  CERTIFICATE

Every great product starts with a design that is translated to a blueprint for production. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) is the process that brings designs to life for everything from airplanes and office buildings to medical devices and appliances.  

With a degree, diploma, or certificate in computer-aided drafting, you’ll be ready for a job as a CAD technician or operator in today’s high-tech industries. You could be preparing engineering or construction documents, illustrations, or 3-D models.

Graduates of this program:

  • Show knowledge of the types of CNC and manual machines used in Industry today.
  • Understand programming and operation of machines following proper startup, shutdown, and safety.
  • Utilize shop math specific to feeds, speeds, tonnage, rpm, and bend allowance calculations.
  • Interpret and read blueprints and information on the basic language and symbols of the blueprint: lines, views, dimensioning procedures, sketching and notes are covered.
  • Safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce components with a proper finish.
  • Develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth, and create a multi-axis CNC program

Graduates will be knowledgeable in, 

  • Mechanical drafting
  • Computer-aided design
  • 3-D modeling
  • Solid modeling
  • Applied mechanics
  • Fluid mechanics

Questions? Contact Us.

James Adkins
Department Head
Computer-Aided Drafting, Computer-Integrated Machining, & Mechanical Engineering Technology
jradkins175@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4233
Location
A214

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