Machine Tooling Technics Required Courses

This course provides the student with knowledge in the areas of safety, speed and feed calculations, layout equipment, cutting tools, and machine tool equipment. Also introduces and studies the more technical shop operations of threading, tapping, boring, carbide tooling, and principles of metal cutting. Principles of metal cutting include the machinability of metals and how it relates to chip formation. Students will study the makeup of carbide tooling, how carbide is affected by operating conditions, and various carbide characteristics, sizes, shapes, grades, and applications as identified by the American Standards Association. The content supports activities in Applied Machine Tooling 1 and 2.

Machine Shop Theory 2

32420307

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course is a continuation of Machine Shop Theory 1. This lecture-based course will use lecture, group work, and individual projects to introduce you to surface grinding, CNC theory, application, programming, and inspection procedures. PREREQUISITE: 32420306 Machine Shop Theory 1.

Applied Machine Tooling 1

32420308

UGRD

| 4 CR

This lab-based course will provide instruction in shop safety, measuring, print reading, and basic setup and operation of saws, mills, and lathes.

Applied Machine Tooling 2

32420309

UGRD

| 4 CR

This lab-based course will introduce the student to threading, boring, precision and taper turning, and inspection procedures using optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines. COREQUISITES: 32420308 Applied Machine Tooling 1 and 32420321 Print Reading for Machine Trades.

Materials for Machine Tooling Technics

32420311

UGRD

| 1 CR

During this course students will learn the basic principles of metallurgy related to mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and plastics. Lab activities will include hardening, tempering, and hardness testing. This course will give the student the ability to make material selections and perform problem solving for specific applications that they will encounter in industry.

Print Reading for Machine Trades

32420321

UGRD

| 1 CR

This course will cover the basic principles of print reading. The emphasis is on interpreting standard lines and symbols in single- and multiple-view working drawings. Topics include print reading procedures, drawing changes, machining specifications, and the reading of prints in specialized areas including ANSI and ISO standards. Strongly recommend a basic understanding of mathematics concepts.

CAD/CAM Demo

32420334

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course builds on CAD Basics and Mastercam with additional CAD drawing concepts and CAM projects. Learners will utilize Solidworks and Mastercam applications to complete their learning objectives. Students will gain competency in file management by saving, converting, and working with different file types. Learners will create geometry in each application and convert files between CAD and CAM. Students will apply various tool paths to the designs they have created. Surface creation and machining exercises will be demonstrated by each individual. Each learner will design and detail a plastic part including a plotted final drawing to the correct scale. PREREQUISITES: 32420321 Print Reading for Machine Trades and 32420339 Mastercam.

Applied Machine Tooling 3

32420336

UGRD

| 4 CR

Students will further build their skills in machining and develop confidence in their ability to produce good workpieces. Students will continue to use the tools and procedures introduced in Machine Shop Theory 1. Students will also be introduced to surface grinding, coordinate measuring machine inspection, optical comparator, and CNC programming, setup, and machining. PREREQUISITES: 32420306 Machine Shop Theory 1 and 32420309 Applied Machine Tooling 2.

Applied Machine Tooling 4

32420337

UGRD

| 4 CR

This lab-based course further develops students' skills in CNC vertical mill and CNC lathe setup, operation, and programming. Students will set up increasingly complex projects on both the CNC lathe and CNC vertical mill. Students will learn how to troubleshoot CNC setups, programs, and tooling variations. Students will also troubleshoot and run their own programs created in Machine Shop Theory 2 and Mastercam. Finally, students will complete surface grinding projects. COREQUISITES: 32420307 Machine Shop Theory 2 and 32420336 Applied Machine Tooling 3.

CAD Basics

32420338

UGRD

| 1 CR

This course offers instruction on individual computer workstations in a computer lab. This computer-aided drafting (CAD) instruction uses SolidWorks software that is capable of creating 3D drawings. In this course you will spend a majority of the time creating 3D models and exploring the concepts of working in 3D space. Students will create complete and fully dimensioned 3-view part prints ready to be transferred to paper.

Mastercam

32420339

UGRD

| 2 CR

This introductory course prepares students for using Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) software to create CNC machining programs. This CAM instruction utilizes Mastercam software that is capable of creating 2D and 3D wire drawings, from which toolpaths to machine part features can be generated. Students will complete a variety of exercises before working on 2D machining projects. Students will create complete CNC process projects including drawings, toolpaths, CNC code, and all setup sheets and diagrams. These projects will be shop ready for machining. PREREQUISITE: 32420338 CAD Basics.

Machine Tooling Technics 3

32420343

UGRD

| 3 CR

In this course, the learner will start to build one plastic injection mold. Learners will do several projects to gain competency, which will include milling and grinding blocks square, programming and machining a graphite electrode. Learners will gain additional skills in the operation of basic and advanced machine tools in the areas of milling, drilling, boring, reaming, grinding, and CNC milling. PREREQUISITES: 32420321 Print Reading for Machine Trades, 32420371 Machine Tooling Technics 2, and COREQUISITE: 32420391 Toolmaking Theory.

Machine Tooling Technics 4

32420344

UGRD

| 3 CR

In this course, the learner will complete building one plastic injection mold. Learners will do several projects to gain competency, which will include electrical discharge machining, grinding/fitting inserts to a pocket, grinding ejector pins to length, mold polishing, a project that requires problem solving set-up problems, and final assembly of a plastic injection mold. Learners will gain additional skills in the operation of basic and advanced machine tools in the areas of milling, drilling, boring, reaming, grinding, CNC milling, and EDMing operations. PREREQUISITES: 32420321 Print Reading for Machine Trades, 32420371 Machine Tooling Technics 2, and COREQUISITE: 32420391 Toolmaking Theory, 32420343 Machine Tooling Technics 3

Advanced Machining Concepts

32420357

UGRD

| 1 CR

In this course students will learn about advanced CNC programming and setup techniques, electrical discharge machining, and advanced inspection techniques.

Machine Tooling Technics 1

32420370

UGRD

| 4 CR

In this course learners will learn to set up, program, and run CNC mills, lathes, and EDM equipment. Learners will continue to build competencies in surface grinding, tool and cutter grinding, and manual milling. PREREQUISITE: 32420337 Applied Machine Tooling 4.

Machine Tooling Technics 2

32420371

UGRD

| 4 CR

In this course learners will build upon their machining skills using CNC mills, lathes, and EDM equipment. Learners will continue to build competencies in surface grinding, tool and cutter grinding, and manual milling. Learners will create, program, and run CNC programs with helical interpolation, subroutines, cutter compensation, and multiple fixture offsets. Learners will practice final grinding and fitting operations. COREQUISITE: 32420370 Machine Tooling Technics 1.

Toolmaking Theory

32420391

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course provides the classroom instruction that supports shop activities in semester four of the Machine Tooling Technics program. It is a lecture course that addresses the technology of various types of plastic injection mold dies. Major emphasis will be placed on the theory, design, and building of plastic injection molds. Small group activities will be utilized to enhance student learning.

General Education Courses

Applied Communications

32801361

UGRD

| 2 CR

This basic communication course focuses on effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing in life and at work. Students demonstrate their skills both individually and in groups. Students also produce such employment documents as a cover letter, a resume, and a preliminary job portfolio.

Advanced Communications Skills

32801362

UGRD

| 2 CR

This course focuses on building effective professional and personal communication skills. Students will practice, prepare, and deliver program-specific written documents, presentations, and interpersonal communication scenarios for diverse audiences. The course also examines the importance of community and engagement, and includes best practices in Computer-Mediated Communication. PREREQUISITE: 32801361 Applied Communications

Applied Technical Math 1

32804325

UGRD

| 3 CR

This technical diploma course begins with a short review of basic arithmetic skills and continues with the application of these skills. Problem solving involving fractional and decimal dimensions is emphasized. The course also includes introductory algebra with emphasis on utilization of formulas including work with signed numbers. First-degree equation solution is also emphasized.

Advanced Technical Math

32804335

UGRD

| 3 CR

This technical diploma course is a continuation of Applied Technical Math 1. Topics covered include the basic geometry of plane and solid figures, right-triangle trigonometry, oblique-triangle trigonometry, and applications of these topics to trade and technical programs. Additional topics covered in this course are program specific. These topics include applications to machine shop formulas, Cartesian coordinates, point-to-point programming, land-surveying mathematics, and framing-square calculations. PREREQUISITE: 32804325 Applied Technical Math 1.