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CNC Learning | CNC Programming Course | Operation of CNC Milling Lathes

  • Want to study CNC in HCMC?
  • Want to master programming and operating CNC milling machines, lathes?
  • Want to take the CNC course from the basics?

=>>> Then TechK is the most suitable CNC Training Center for your choice with:

  • One-on-1 learning with teachers
  • Train students from zero to proficiency
  • Flexible study time, students can easily arrange class schedules
  • Practical CNC machine practice...

Currently, in the industry in general and the mechanical industry in particular, you can easily come across products related to CNC machining. This is one of the "hot" industries in Vietnam as well as other countries around the world. To become a CNC machine operator, you  must attend  CNC courses. In the article below, we provide you with information about the CNC machining industry, introduce  CNC courses as  well as learn CNC according to the roadmap compiled by the professional team at TechK center.

1. What is CNC? What is CNC machine operation job?

1.1. What is CNC?

CNC abbreviated by Computer(ized) Numerical(ly) Control(led) is understood as a machine tool controlled by a computer through the use of programs written in specialized symbols according to the EIA-274-D standard, commonly known as G-code. CNC is researched and developed by a team of engineers at MIT's Servomechanism laboratory.

From the 40s to 50s of the last century, the most basic forms of CNC machines have been invented to reduce the limitations that mechanical machines often face such as: Reduce the risk of errors, shorten processing time, thereby improving labor productivity.

Along with the rapid development of the CNC machining industry, the demand for highly skilled human resources to meet CNC machine operation has been paid a lot of attention in recent years.

The need for CNC human resources
The need for CNC human resources

1.2. What is CNC machine operation job

"CNC jobs" are currently one of the hottest jobs today in the field of mechanical engineering when the demand for recruiting personnel in this field is increasing. Those who are knowledgeable about CNC have many job opportunities with stable salaries or even open their own production facilities.

CNC machine operators are jobs that rely on the knowledge and skills accumulated from many different sources to control CNC machines such as:

  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings, as standard.
  • Set up and operate machining on CNC milling or turning machines.
  • Understand and have the ability to program according to drawings.
  • Test the program and run tests before proceeding to process the products.
  • Deploy processing and control product quality according to drawings.

Machine operation jobs for CNC learners


Machine operation jobs for CNC learners

2. Should I Learn CNC?

Mechanical engineering is known as a very large array that links small arrays together. Currently, the products of the mechanical industry are up to 70% related to the field of CNC. Therefore, the demand for labor in this industry in the market is huge.

According to statistics from the Center for Human Resource Demand Forecasting and Labor Market Information in Ho Chi Minh City, each year the city needs more than 1 million workers in this field. This is one of the professions lacking manpower today.

With the vast labor market of mechanical engineering, when you google the phrase "CNC study", you get 6,500,000 results, even some vacancies do not require a degree or work experience. Therefore, this is a potential industry in terms of job position.

Labor market attracts CNC learners
Labor market attracts CNC learners

It can be seen that CNC is gradually dominating the market with modern industry and plays an indispensable role in production processing in the world in general and Vietnam in particular. So, if you are working in the field of mechanical engineering or want to find a job opportunity for yourself, you can refer to CNC courses at TechK from  now on!

3. Basic salary of CNC machine operators

Another factor is that the salary of the industry is also stable compared to the general level, which also depends a lot on skills and experience. A CNC machine operator who has just learned CNC through school without much practical work experience has a salary of about 6-8 million VND. When you have a few years of experience in CNC machine operation and programming, you can ask for a salary of 10-15 million, even higher.

Salary for CNC learners over the years
Salary for CNC learners over the years

Moreover, CNC machine operation has great advantages that are recognized by many as an interesting and creative profession from which you will not get bored because the machining technology is always innovating in accordance with the needs of the market and can develop your thinking through extremely complex details encountered in the process of working.

4. Is it difficult to learn to operate a CNC machine?

CNC machine operation is a broad profession with 2 main areas widely known: CNC milling machine operation and CNC lathe operation. The remaining segments can be mentioned as: Operating CNC wire cutting machines, operating laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines,... Therefore, before thinking about studying CNC, you need to find a career orientation that suits your interests and job needs.

In fact, when starting to learn or research any profession, there are certain difficulties and learning CNC is one of the most specific examples. Moreover, it is a rather abstract discipline, relying heavily on knowledge drawn from reality.  Learning CNC milling or  learning CNC turning, the  difficult problem can be mentioned how to program a complete machining program for CNC machines to operate smoothly, and at the same time meet the product drawing requirements in addition to achieving economic efficiency. Therefore, CNC machine operators need to have both technical knowledge and proficient skills in operating and programming CNC machines.


Should you self-study CNC online?


However, if you have passion, love, actively explore and practice combined with the dedicated guidance of the teaching staff at TechK, learning CNC will no longer be too difficult but become extremely interesting. The numbers, dry G-code, M-code now become easy to understand from the visual lecture system described in detail through vivid images and videos.

Along with that, examples and exercises from the actual project will help you acquire knowledge in the most systematic and fastest way. Interspersed with learning theory, practicing at the workshop on actual CNC machines, through experienced instructors with high pedagogical skills, you will no longer be "afraid" of CNC machines but day by day you will practice machine operation skills. Make your own satisfactory products, confidently enter the production environment at CNC mechanical processing workshops and companies.

5. How long does it take to learn CNC programming?

How long does it take to learn CNC programming?

How long does it take to learn CNC programming?

Learning CNC programming consists of two main parts: Theory and practice directly on industrial CNC machines.

  • Theory: You will learn about G-code; M-code, using programming software to generate code more quickly and conveniently and view on CNC machine simulation software to detect errors (if any) in the programming process.
  • Practice: This is considered a must-have element when learning CNC. Through practical lessons with actual CNC machines, it is possible to better understand the principles of the machine and can easily correct basic errors during the actual CNC machine operation.

With the above 2 theoretical – practical parts, the duration of the CNC course depends on the ability of each person to understand and acquire knowledge, so the 1-on-1 CNC programming course can last from a month to several months.  

6. Where to learn CNC?

If you are a passionate person and want to learn CNC methodically, then study this major at universities, colleges and especially vocational skill centers. Training at universities will take you 4-5 years of study with training subjects from thinking to practice, but when taking courses at vocational centers, you only need a few months.

CNC study at formal training schools
CNC study at formal training schools

However, studying at university the program is spread out, the knowledge is academic without going in-depth towards a specific job. Therefore, if you do not want to spend too much time studying at universities and colleges but want to have a job related to learning to operate CNC machines, attending training courses of vocational skill centers is the solution for you.

7. CNC course in TechK

The CNC course at TechK helps you build a foundation of machine operation such as: Selection, Setup of cutting tools, original setup of machining coordinates, honing the ability to import and edit complete machining programs with machining simulation software widely used in the mechanical industry, ... Along with that, students will be guided through the operating steps on industrial CNC machines, see and correct common mistakes when operating CNC machines,...


CNC course at TechK center
CNC course at TechK center

8. 11 Highlights of a CNC Course at TechK

Since its establishment, TechK is proud to bring learners quality courses in product outsourcing, programming and CNC machine operation. With the trust of students from the first days, up to now, TechK has had many students participate in CNC courses from studying directly at the Center and Online CNC courses from many provinces and cities in the country and abroad such as Korea, Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan,  Malaysia...

Unlike conventional CNC training centers, in addition to the course content is designed extremely invested and methodical, the training method of CNC courses at TechK is completely renovated with the following outstanding features:
✅ The most special feature is that students participating in all CNC courses at TechK will learn 1-on-1 directly with teachers" rather than a centralized classroom format. All your questions during the learning process are answered individually by the teacher.

CNC course students receive 1-on-1 tutoring with teachers
CNC course students receive 1-on-1 tutoring with teachers

The teaching staff  is friendly, highly specialized, 100% of lecturers graduated from University and Postgraduate, have good professional capacity, pedagogical skills and many years of practical experience.
Flexible training time:  At TechK, the learning time frame is comfortable for students from 8:00 to 20:30 on weekdays. You can easily schedule classes to suit your free time.
Regularly updated training program: Compiled by teachers who have many years of working experience in enterprises or have been teaching at universities. 
Teach theory thoroughly combined with practice: In each lesson, the teacher instructs the new content, then the students practice again. When facing difficulties, teachers will support or reguide the lesson. After knowing, understanding and applying the lesson proficiently, they will continue to learn new content and so on until they are proficient, meet the requirements and training goals of the course and meet the job well when going to work after the end of the course.

Workshops at CNC course students' workshops
Workshops at CNC course students' workshops

Practice on actual CNC machines at facilities. Students are also instructed to use 2 powerful support software in CNC including G-Code construction software, Cimco and SSCNC intelligent CNC machine simulation software.
Post-course support is completely free: Long-term knowledge is forgotten or in the process of working there are problems that need a teacher's guidance, you can still contact the teacher for guidance.
Commit to training until students are proficient in using CNC machines, supporting free installation of necessary software on personal computers for learning.
Provided with materials, textbooks, exercises compiled by the center separately ... And all this offer is completely free of charge. 
Support to write CVs and introduce jobs to large prestigious companies in the country.
SPECIAL OFFER: Included with corresponding online CNC milling courses of TECHK EDUCATION professional online training system worth VND 1,500,000. You can review lectures anytime and anywhere without worrying about forgetting or missing knowledge.

Professional Online Course Offers for CNC Students
Professional Online Course Offers for CNC Students

9. CNC teaching staff at TechK

When participating in the CNC course at TechK, students will be trained by instructors with many years of experience in the CNC industry, enthusiastic to help you answer questions quickly improve CNC programming and operating skills. Studying here, you will be sure of in-depth knowledge and skills, confident to step out to find the right job for you.

Professional and dedicated lecturers, imparting a lot of experience to CNC learners
Professional and dedicated lecturers, imparting a lot of experience to CNC learners

10. Course content of CNC machine programming and operation

The CNC machine programming and operation course trains students to be proficient in programming and operating CNC machines combining theory with practice. In which, learning theory with CNC machining machine simulation software is very intuitive and vivid, often used by CNC processing workshops, which are CIMCO Edit and Swansoft CNC, helping us to preview the machining process and detect some errors and adjust to the most reasonable.

At the same time, when learning CNC  , students will learn to practice on actual CNC machines to help master more principles and can easily handle difficult problems encountered in the process of programming and operating CNC machines.


CNC Machine Programming and Operation Course at TechK
CNC Machine Programming and Operation Course at TechK

10.1. Learning CNC Turning

The CNC turning course helps learners better understand the knowledge of single turning cycles, outer cylindrical coarse mixed turning cycles, fine turning cycles, head and cylinder turning cycles, groove turning cycles and hole processing cycles,... Learn how to cut and assemble programs, remove knives, set up cutting tools, proficiently operate CNC lathes ...

Students participating  in CNC turning lessons will learn theory on simulation software before operating industrial CNC machines at the workshop. The operations on CNC machines will be clearly and fully guided by the instructor according to a complete process to process satisfactory products.

CNC Turning Course at TechK
CNC Turning Course at TechK

10.2. CNC milling learning

When participating in the CNC milling course, you will learn according to a professional curriculum, not picky about any students and guided by a team of lecturers with many years of experience in the profession from the time you learn theory through basic milling programming lessons such as:  Naked milling, profile milling, cavity milling, hole machining cycles,... until you master the theory, be able to participate in the practical session on industrial CNC machines.

After completing  the CNC milling course, students grasp all the functions of CNC milling machines, through the knowledge learned, apply the actual operation of CNC milling machines, limiting errors. Students will be awarded  a TECHK Certificate of completion of the course and valid nationwide.

CNC milling course at TechK
CNC milling course at TechK

11. Who should take the CNC course?

There are many people who come to CNC as non-professionals, but have a passion for programming and machining mechanical products or need to learn CNC to find a job with the right interests and passions. Here are the subjects who should take the CNC course at TechK:

  • Those who are operating mechanical machines (completely manual, labor-intensive and time-consuming) can take this course to develop their career to a new level, higher salary, lighter, safer....
  • Students who are studying mechanical engineering at intermediate schools, colleges, universities but have limited practice time, desire more environment to learn more about CNC machines.
  • Demobilized people who do not have a stable job, finish grade 12 or below without career orientation can also participate in this course, TechK will guide the necessary knowledge and skills, meeting the recruitment needs of mechanical processing companies.
  • People who want to work in factories, mechanical outsourcing companies: When the current job needs to have more upgrades in qualifications to improve efficiency. Or you want to take a leap at work, working in professional, modern, non-heavy and safe environments.
  • Those who intend to export labor to Japan, the United States, India or other advanced countries.
  • Those who are passionate about this technology and want to learn this industry.

12. CNC course objectives at TechK

When you take a CNC course at TechK, the primary goal is not to train you to become an expert in many areas of mechanical engineering, but to be able to help you master the skills and knowledge available to meet the needs of large companies to CNC machining workshops:

  • Students grasp the basics of writing and editing the machining program structure for CNC machines.
  • Students master basic skills in mechanical engineering such as: measuring tolerances, reading and understanding mechanical drawings,...
  • Through practical teaching sessions, lecturers will provide knowledge gained in the working process to help students confidently operate CNC machines, limiting errors.

Students achieve training certification at TechK after finishing the CNC course
Students achieve training certification at TechK after finishing the CNC course

13. Career opportunities for students studying CNC at TechK

Although CNC machines rely largely on computer assistance, the role of the CNC machine operator is also relatively important and an integral part of creating a finished product.

In addition to mastering the knowledge learned to be able to operate CNC machines smoothly, a CNC machine operator must always seek to learn new knowledge, to improve his skills and in the future can develop to higher positions.

Job opportunities to operate CNC machines after completing the course
Job opportunities to operate CNC machines after completing the course

14. CNC training facilities at TechK

Go to TechK's training facilities in Ho Chi Minh City for advice and register for CNC courses:

  • Campus 1: (Opposite Ho Chi Minh City University of Science and Technology. HCMC): 1 Phan Huy Uncle, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc City
  • Campus 2: (HCMC University of Technology): 141 Bac Hai, Ward 14, District 10, HCMC
  • Facility 3: (CityLand ParkHills KDC): 15 Street 1, Ward 10, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City

❓ Are you busy and don't have time to attend the CNC Course at TechK directly???  
=>>> TechK Center provides online training services for courses including CNC Online Course - CNC Machine Programming and Operation. This is a form of training designed specifically for busy people who cannot arrange time to go to the study center or abroad who want to take the course. For the first time, learners can study with experts at home, work or anywhere without worrying about the quality of training.

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