Machining & Welding Training

HEIDENHAIN Controllers provides technical training covering installation, programming, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming as well as general training for distributors and end-users. CCD’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is one of two U.S.-based official training sites for HEIDENHAIN Controllers.

Who Should Attend

This non-credit training is recommended for basic CNC operators, but anyone can attend, regardless of your prior experience (must be at least 18 years old).

Participants will receive an official certification from the HEIDENHAIN Corporation.

Course Contents

• Basic knowledge: File management, tool table, presettable
• Path functions: cartesian contour description, polar contour description
• Cycles: drilling cycles, cycles for milling pockets, studs and slots, face milling, SL cycles, coordinate transformation cycles
• Programming techniques: program section repeats, sub-programming, nesting
• Pattern definitions: DXF converter and the simple contour formula

Objectives of the course: The course participants can create and test programs from workpiece drawings with HEIDENHAIN TNC controllers/controls (TNC 640 and iTNC530).

Cost

The cost is $700 per person. Participants are responsible for travel, meals, and lodging.

Schedule

These week-long classes are held in March, May, August, and December.

Next Week-Long Training Dates:
Dates TBD

Payment

Payment: Made in person or by phone. 
Reference the account number: A702
CCD Cashier’s Office, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
303.556.2075 | BusinessOffice@ccd.edu

For more information about the training and to sign up, please use email to contact Eric Miller (Eric.Miller@ccd.edu).

Mastercam 2019 includes many new features and enhancements. This one-day, non-credit training is designed for anyone who has a basic understanding of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining. Take the next step into Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming by attending this introductory course. 

Taught by an experienced CNC machining instructor with ten years of hands-on Mastercam experience in machining prototyping. The training is held in the computer lab at the Community College of Denver's Advanced Manufacturing Center. Must be at least 18-years-old to attend.

Topics

• Wireframe
• Toolpaths and contours
• Lathe profile
• Solid creation
• Solid section for toolpaths
• Plane creation
• Level Management

Schedule

Date TBD | 8:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.

For more information about the training, please use email to contact Eric Miller (Eric.Miller@ccd.edu).

Cost

$150 per person for one eight-hour class.

Payment

Payment: Made in person or by phone.
Reference account number: A702
CCD Cashier’s Office, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
303.556.2075 | BusinessOffice@ccd.edu

Two-Saturday Metal Art Sculpture Class (2021) | Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | June 5 & June 12

• Take home a Metal Art project each day! Fee ($300.00) includes two Saturdays of fabrication welding instruction, equipment, and materials. 
• Please wear boots, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants (jeans are fine- no synthetics or athletic wear).  Wear a mask.
• No experience necessary. Taught by Erica Rawson, a passionate welding instructor, fabricator and artist.

Payment

Payment: Made in person, by phone or pay online.
If paying in person or by phone, reference account number: A702
CCD Cashier’s Office, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
303.556.2075 | BusinessOffice@ccd.edu

Some customized evening and weekend training is available for employers. Please contact Matthew Sweeney for details.

Welding is one of the most sought-after skills employers are looking for in today’s competitive market. If you are a beginner looking to understand the basics, or you’re experienced and want to improve your welding skillset, you've come to the right place. These evening sessions are facilitated in an open-lab format. Our trained facilitators will get you started on a project that meets your needs. We also offer the option to prepare for and earn an American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 certification exam at our facility.

CCD welding instructors facilitate our open labs.

Cost

Four-Evening Welding Workshop Open Lab | Fee - $394.00 for 4 sessions*

Fifteen-Evening Certification Workshop | Fee - $1,440.00 for 15 sessions*

AWS Certification Exams - $200 per exam

Two-Saturday Metal Art Sculpture Class | Fee - $300.00 for 2 sessions includes supplies and materials

*Additional materials fees may apply. Please bring safety glasses, face mask, hood, welding jacket, welding gloves, and steel-toed boots. Some supplies may be available to borrow upon request. Contact Matthew Sweeney for more details.

Spring 2021 Schedule

Two-Saturday Metal Art Sculpture Class (2021) | Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | June 5 & June 12

• Take home a Metal Art project each day! Fee ($300.00) includes two Saturdays of fabrication welding instruction, equipment, and materials. 
• Please wear boots, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants (jeans are fine- no synthetics or athletic wear).  Wear a mask.
• No experience necessary. Taught by  Erica Rawson, a passionate welding instructor, fabricator and artist.

Four-Evening Welding Workshop Open Lab (2021) | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. | April/May Block:  April 27, April 29, May 4 & May 6

• Open labs are offered in blocks; Fee includes all sessions. 
• You may sign up for one or more blocks. 
• The first day of each block includes a required safety orientation.

Payment

Payment: Made in person, by phone or pay online.
If paying in person or by phone, reference account number: A702
CCD Cashier’s Office, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
303.556.2075 | BusinessOffice@ccd.edu

Some customized evening and weekend training is available for employers. Please contact Matthew Sweeney for details.

We offer wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) basic training for beginners. All training is on the Agie Charmilles Cut20p Wire EDM machine and led by our experienced wire EDM instructors at Community College of Denver.

Who Should Attend

This non-credit training is recommended for basic Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operators and machinists, but anyone can attend, regardless of prior experience (Must be at least 18-years-old to attend).

Course Content

• Wire Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) safety and operational concepts.
• Standard components and basic preventative maintenance of wire EDM machines.
• Basic operating and troubleshooting in wire EDM machining.

Cost

$150 per person for one 8-hour course. Maximum 6.

Schedule

Date TBD | 8:00 a.m. –  4:30 p.m.

Please use email to contact Eric Miller (Eric.Miller@ccd.edu).  Customized training is available for groups of 4 or more.

Payment

Payment: Made in person or by phone. 
Reference the account number: A702
CCD Cashier’s Office, 800 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
303.556.2075 | BusinessOffice@ccd.edu

For more information about the training and to sign up, please use email to contact Eric Miller (Eric.Miller@ccd.edu).