Machine Tooling Technics
Technical Diploma
54 Credits | 2 Years
Financial Aid-Eligible
New Richmond
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
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Machining is a well-paid highly skilled job. Being a Machinist can lead to many different paths in industry. Machinists are in high demand.
Program Overview
The Machine Tooling Technics program emphasizes mold and toolmaking for the plastic injection molding industry including using computerized machining equipment. You will use basic machining skills along with math and print reading. You will gain skills in precision measurement, metallurgical processes, in-depth programming, operation on CNC milling machines and lathes, theory courses in toolmaking and CAD/CAM operation.
Program Outcomes
Machine Tooling Technics graduates will be able to:
- Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
- Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
- Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
- Perform basic machine tool equipment set up and operation
- Perform programming, set up, and operation of CNC machine tools
- Perform tool, die, and/or mold operations
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Being able to program CNC equipment as well as learning programs such as SolidWorks and Master Cam will make you a sought after employment candidate for area employers.
Learn by doing.
Highly skilled.
Current technology.
Academics
Machine Tooling Technics is offered on the New Richmond campus. Classes are On Site.
Career Pathways
The Machine Tooling Technics two-year technical diploma includes two embedded technical diploma options. After the first year, you will earn an Entry Level Machining Diploma. After the third semester, you will earn a Multi-Axis CNC Milling Diploma.
Hands-on Learning
The majority of the laboratory projects are hands on. For example, you will learn to physically produce a part from a blue print.
Experienced Instructors
As a Machine Tooling Technics student at Northwood Tech, you will have access to instructors with years of machining experience in a variety of industries.
Required Courses
Program-specific courses include, Theory for Machine Shop, Materials for Machine Tooling Technics, Print Reading for Machine Trades, CAD Basics using SolidWorks, CAD/CAM Demo using Mastercam.
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Machine Tooling Technics is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Machine Tooling Technics student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way.
This technical diploma is embedded in the Machine Tooling Technics program.
Entry Level Machining
Multi-Axis CNC Milling
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to help you pay for your education. It can come in the form of grants, loans, federal work-study, military and veterans benefits, division of vocational rehabilitation benefits, and scholarships.
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Machine Tooling Technics
54 Credits | 2 Years
$10,298
Plus $2,350 for tools, supplies and uniforms
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Machine Tooling Technics Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn technical diplomas in Entry Level Machining, Multi-Axis CNC Milling, and Machine Tooling Technics.
Transfer Center
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college to earn your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
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