WBL Computer Integrated Manufacturing is the concentrator course for the Manufacturing Technology Product Innovation and Design Linked Learning Pathway at Duncan Polytechnical High School. This course provides students with an understanding of the design and manufacturing technologies common to careers in the fields of product design and manufacturing. Topics include the product design and development process, the principles of design, computer-aided design, fabrication and manufacturing processes, sustainability, and computer-aided manufacturing. Students will gain proficiency in the setup, programming, and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on the Haas control system, to work toward earning industry-recognized certifications. Students will learn foundational skills necessary for manufacturing such as machine shop safety, applied mathematics, precision measurements, calculation of feeds and speeds, and print reading.
