The CNC Mill Setup Program and CNC Lathe Setup Program at iMTT provide students with the practical, job-ready skills to safely and accurately set up CNC milling machines and lathes. Through hands-on workshop training, students learn essential setup fundamentals including machine startup, fixture alignment, tool offsets, wear compensation, and troubleshooting.
This program prepares learners to handle the critical setup responsibilities that enable operators and programmers to maintain efficient production and achieve high-quality precision parts. Graduates are equipped with the expertise employers demand in aerospace, automotive, medical, and general manufacturing industries.
Build job-ready expertise in machine startup, fixture alignment, hydraulic chuck setup, tool offsets, wear compensation, and troubleshooting.
Prepare for in-demand roles as CNC Setup Technician, supporting efficient production in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries with precision-focused training.
Overview of CNC milling machines, applications, and safety protocols.
Powering on, homing axes, cold start vs. warm start, and warm-up programs.
Vice/fixture alignment, clamping methods, stock preparation, and referencing.
Tool length offsets, wear offsets, and tool library management.
Dry runs, inspection tools, common errors, and setup documentation.
Complete a full mill setup, machine a sample part, and submit setup documentation.
Lathe components, machine types, applications, and safety protocols.
Startup, warm-up routines, clearing alarms, and startup checklist.
Hydraulic chuck setup, stock clamping, and concentricity checks.
Establishing Z-face and X-diameter reference, offsets (G54–G59).
Tool touch-off, nose radius compensation, wear offsets, and setup practices.
Dry runs, test cuts, inspection, and setup documentation.
Complete a full lathe setup, machine a sample part, and submit setup report.