Machining Technology

An introductory course focusing on safe operation of machine tools and precision measurement. Students will learn benchwork skills using hand tools. Students will learn how to operate band saws and a drill press. The course will introduce off-hand grinding as well as manual lathe and manual mill machines.

An introductory course focusing on machining careers, safe operation of machine tools, as well as the basics of engineering prints. Students will be exposed to a variety of different machines as they integrate into the machine shop.

An introductory course focusing on precision measurement and inspection methods used in a machine shop. Students will gain hands-on experience with the standard measuring tools of industry.

An introductory course focusing on processing parts with rudimentary layout, cutting, and measuring hand tools. Students will practice proper inspection of finished parts as well as explore safe operation of automated machine tools.

A course focused on operation of manual machine tools utilizing modern machine theory. The course introduces metallurgy, heat treatment of materials, and material testing. The students will practice to competency standard operations on manual milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders. Power feeds, digital readouts, indexing equipment and trigonometry also utilized.

An introductory course focusing on safe operation of band saws and drill presses. Layout techniques for job setup will be practiced. Students will also practice basic cutting operations on both horizontal and vertical saws, as well as creating five standard hole features on drill presses.

An introductory course focusing on setup and safe operation of vertical milling machines. Students will practice basic cutting operations of milled features using handwheel reading techniques.

An introductory course focusing on setup and safe operation of lathes. Students will practice basic cutting operations of turned features using handwheel reading techniques.

An introductory course focusing on off-hand grinding and the operation of tool grinding equipment. Students will practice creating and sharpening high speed steel cutting tools.

An intermediate course focusing on cutting operations of milled features using a digital readout. Students will practice creating parts of increased tolerance and complexity.

An intermediate course focusing on cutting operations of turned features using a digital readout. Students will practice creating parts of increased tolerance and complexity.

An advanced course focusing on cutting operations of milled features. Students will practice creating parts of tight tolerance and high complexity.

An advanced course focusing on cutting operations of turned features. Students will practice creating parts of tight tolerance and high complexity.

An intermediate course focusing on safe grinding operations of surface grinders. Students will practice creating parts of tight tolerance and fine surface finishes. In preparation for grinding, students will be introduced to heat treatment and material testing.

An introductory course focusing on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Students will practice reading prints, as well as measuring parts, using the GD&T principals.

An introductory course focusing on the setup of CNC milling and turning centers. Students will practice loading appropriate tool holding and work holding devices into CNC machines in addition to setting tool and work offsets inside using the machine control. The students will be introduced to reading and creating setup sheets and tool lists.

An introductory course focusing on CNC milling centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC milling machines for basic feature creation.

An introductory course focusing on CNC turning centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC lathes for basic feature creation.

An intermediate course focusing on CNC milling centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC milling machines. Students will explore combining multiple tools and using multiple work offsets to create finished parts.

An intermediate course focusing on CNC turning centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC lathes. Students will explore combining multiple tools and using multiple work offsets to create finished parts.

An advanced course focusing on CNC milling centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC milling machines. Students will explore incremental and sub programming techniques while creating increasingly complex parts.

An advanced course focusing on CNC turning centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC lathes. Students will explore incremental and sub programming techniques while creating increasingly complex parts.

Intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment. Variable credit class.

CNC Operation, Setup and Programming

An introductory course focusing on Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) and its use in creating parts of increasing complexity for mills. Students will create parts, apply toolpaths, implement multiple work planes, and conduct analysis of machining processes within the CAM system. Students will also setup and operate the parts they have programmed. 

An introductory course focusing on Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) and its use in creating parts of increasing complexity for lathes. Students will create parts, apply toolpaths, implement multiple work planes, and conduct analysis of machining processes within the CAM system. Students will also setup and operate the parts they have programmed. 

An intermediate course focusing on Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) and its use in creating parts of increasing complexity for both mills and lathes. Students will create parts, apply toolpaths, implement multiple work planes, and conduct analysis of machining processes within the CAM system. Students will also setup and operate the parts they have programmed. This course introduces students to complex 3-axis and 4-axis toolpaths.

An advanced course that will explore 3D CAM programming in addition to showcasing the skills obtained in the previous five quarters. Students will discover potential job opportunities, create resumes, fill out applications and plan their career path.

An advanced course focusing on Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) and its use in creating parts of increasing complexity. Students will create parts, apply toolpaths, implement multiple work planes, and conduct analysis of machining processes within the CAM system. This course introduces students to complex 3-axis and 4-axis toolpaths.

This variable credit course allows students to pursue concepts beyond the scope of the first year machining courses. Students from industry can also enroll to study specific topics. Registration will require instructor approval of specific learning outcomes in order to determine applicable credit hours.

Intended to provide authentic experiences in the world of work by applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a working environment.