CNC Machine Tool

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CNC Machine Tool - Diploma

1) 1000 level (minimum) General Education courses required unless specified

CNC Machine Tool - 58 credit Diploma
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

English/Communications requirement

Choose one 2 credit (or greater) English or Communications course.

2 cr

Math requirement

Choose one 2 credit (or greater) Math course.

2 cr

GenEd Electives (see advisor for approved electives)

Choose one or more GenEd Electives.

3 cr

COMM1015

Job Seeking Skills

Students will gain independence and proficiency in job searching skills through activities and assignments designed to help them learn how to find jobs, how to prepare to apply for jobs, and how to present themselves as candidates for jobs. Skills covered will include how to search electronically for a job; how to develop written documents needed for a successful self-directed job search, including how to create an electronic portfolio; and how to secure, conduct, and follow up on job interviews. (Prerequisite: none) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab)

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1 cr

8 crs

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Choose one: MACH1620 Internship or MACH2642 CNC Precision Machining App.

Choose one: MACH1620 Internship or MACH2642 CNC Precision Machining Application

4 cr

MACH1601

Introduction to Precision Machining

This course covers the fundamental elements of basic machine shop theory that would be applied to shop applications. Students taking the course will be able to apply skills learned in the classroom to the lab where they will have hands on experience on basic machine shop equipment. Topics of study include safety, measuring parts to print, proper set up, speeds & feeds, and cutting tool usage. (Prerequisites: None) (4 Credits: 2 lecture/2 lab)

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4 cr

MACH1605

Engineering Drawings 1

This course covers the fundamentals of basic blueprint reading. The student will learn skills to interpret blueprint and sketches that would be used in industry. Topics of study will be sketching, dimensioning, line interpretation, section views, tolerance, and working drawings. (Prerequisites: None) (2 Credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)

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2 cr

MACH1610

Precision Measuring and Gauging

This course will provide the theory, technique, and care of typical measuring tools used in the Machining profession. Students will learn various measuring techniques used in the manufacture of machined parts. (Prerequisites: None) (2 Credits: 1 lecture/1 lab)

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2 cr

MACH1615

Precision Machining Processes

This course will familiarize the student with what can be done with both manual machine tools and computer aided machine tools used in the manufacturing process. The student will have hands on experience with manual and computer type machines. Topics of study include setup, operation, and troubleshooting on both machine types. Safety, measuring parts to print, proper set up, speeds & feeds, and cutting tool usage, manual programming of CNC machines will also be covered. (Prerequisites: MACH1601 [or taken concurrently]) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab)

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3 cr

MACH1625

Engineering Drawings 2

This course covers the fundamentals of intermediate/advanced blueprint reading. The student will learn skills to interpret drawings and sketches that would be used in industry. Topics of study will be sketching, dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, section views, working drawings, and cad styles. (Prerequisites: MACH1605) (2 Credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)

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2 cr

MACH1630

Introduction to CNC Theory

This course will familiarize the student with the theory of CNC machining and set up. Students will write programs and examine programs on the various machines on the shop floor. Students will learn about all facets of programming mills, wire edm, and turning type machine tools. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1625, MACH1625, CPMT1632, CPMT1640 or equivalent) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)

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3 cr

MACH1641

Introduction to CNC Precision Machining Technology

This course will familiarize the student with CNC machining and set up. Students will write programs and run programs on the various machines on the shop floor. Students will use both word address and conversational programming formats. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615 with concurrent enrollment in MACH1630) (4 Credits: 0 lecture/4 lab)

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4 cr

MACH1650

Introduction to EDM

This course will familiarize the student with operating Electrical Discharge Machining. Both sinker and wire type EDM machines will be covered in the course. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615 or equivalent) (2 Credits: 1 lecture/1 lab)

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2 cr

MACH1661

Introduction to CAD/CAM

This course will familiarize the student with computer aided drafting and computer aided machining. Students will learn the design drafting process of the CAD computer program. Students will learn the Computer Aided Machining (CAM) process of the software to produce Machining Tool paths and to write G-code programs. This course can be taken as an elective to other programs, or as a mid-year start for the CNC Machine Tool program. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab)

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2 cr

MACH2633

CNC Precision Machining Mill

This course will focus on CNC Machining Center operations used to support metal stamping die making & tool manufacturing. Each student will manufacture a feature of a blanking die in this course. The student will be responsible for the proper integrated assembly of their die feature with those of other students, and the finished project must produce an accurate stamped part. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650, MACH1661 or equivalent) (4 Credits: 1 lecture/3 lab)

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4 cr

MACH2635

CNC Precision Machining Lathe

This course will focus on CNC Lathe operations used to support metal stamping industry & metal turning manufacturing. Each student will manufacture several turning projects in this course. The student will be responsible for the programming, set-up, and operation of the CNC lathe, and will produce an inspection report of the finished project. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650, MACH1661 or equivalent) (4 Credits: 1 lecture/3 lab)

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4 cr

MACH2637

CAM Programming and Toolmaking Application I

This course will familiarize the student with the manufacturing of a mold. The instructor will give each student a design for a mold cavity and other mold components. Each student will manufacture the components to specifications, and complete inspection reports on all components. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650 & MACH1661, MACH2633, MACH2635, MACH2637, MACH2660 or equivalent) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab)

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3 cr

MACH2639

CAM Programming and Toolmaking Application 2

This course will familiarize the student with the manufacturing methods using CNC machines to support manufacturing processes. The Instructor will give each student a design for a special projector multiple projects. Each student will manufacture the project components to specifications, and complete inspection reports on all components. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650, MACH1661, MACH2633, MACH2635, MACH2637, & MACH2662, or equivalent) (3 Credits: 0 lecture/3 lab)

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3 cr

MACH2640

CNC Precision Machining Capstone

In this course, students will be required to design and manufacture a machining project. Students will write a Capstone Summary Report that includes design prints, process, set-up, and CNC programming details supported by digital pictures. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650, MACH1661, MACH2633, MACH2635, and MACH2660 or equivalent) (5 Credits: 1 lecture/4 lab)

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5 cr

MACH2660

Advanced CAD/CAM I

This course will familiarize the student with advanced computer aided drafting and computer aided machining using CNC Mills and CNC Lathes. Students will design, and manufacture projects using the Master CAM software computer program to communicate with Computer Numerical Control machine tools. Students will work with 2D, and 3D-solid geometry types. (Prerequisites: MACH1601, MACH1605, MACH1610, MACH1615, MACH1625, MACH1630, MACH1641, MACH1650 & MACH1661 or equivalent) (3 Credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)

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3 cr

50 crs

Total Credit Requirement - 58

Estimated Costs for this Major
Approximate Tuition/Fees:	$11,575
Minimum Tool Cost:	$565
Books/Supplies:	$575
Estimated Total:	$12,715

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CNC Machine Tool - Diploma

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Total Credit Requirement - 58

Estimated Costs for this Major