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CTE.MPD.B.10.3 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.MPD.B.10.3
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Manufacturing and Product Development
Pathway: Machining and Forming Technologies Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Produce parts to specifications or drawings provided on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) mill or lathe. Demonstrate common functions or controls through manual input and through programmed (stored) input. Introduce basic G and M Code Programming focusing on the use of the Cartesian coordinate system and machine axis.

Performance Indicator:
Convert a provided three-dimensional (3-D) or computer-aided design (CAD) data set to a set of machine instructions (G code) and then run the program producing the part to specifications provided.

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