Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology will be able to:

  • Set up and safely operate manual machine tools including the milling machine, lathe, drill press, band saw, surface grinder and other machine shop equipment.
  • Demonstrate competency in various manufacturing techniques.
  • Set up and operate various CNC Vertical Machining Centers and CNC Turning Centers.
  • Read, write and edit machine code (G&M code).
  • Interpret technical drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
  • Understand Computer Aid Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing and Computer Numeric Control (CAD/CAM/CNC) technologies.
  • Use Mastercam and Solidworks software proficiently.
  • Apply good inspection practices and know how to use inspection tools and equipment.

Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements: 10

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 81

First Year

Fall Term

MA3. 396Manufacturing Processes I

6

MA3. 405Inspection I

2

MA3. 420CNC: Mill

4

MA3. 431Basic Print Reading: Metals

2

Winter Term

MA3. 412CAM I

3

MA3. 397Manufacturing Processes II

6

MA3. 406Inspection II

2

MA3. 421CNC: Lathe

4

Spring Term

COMM 100Intro to Speech Communication

3

MA3. 398Manufacturing Processes III

6

MA3. 416CNC: Special Projects

4

MT3. 802Customer Svc for Technicians

3

COMM 100 satisfies the Communications related instruction requirement.

MT 3.802 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

MA3. 407Mathematics For NC Machinists

1

MA3. 432Introduction To Mastercam

3

MA3. 438Manufacturing Processes IV

3

MA3. 451Advanced CNC Technology I

3

Electives

3

Winter Term

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1

MA3. 427Solidworks I

3

MA3. 433Mastercam II: Surfaces

3

MA3. 439Manufacturing Processes V

3

MA3. 452Advanced CNC Technology II

3

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

MA3. 428Solidworks II

3

MA3. 434Mastercam III: Solids

3

MA3. 437Materials Science

2

MA3. 453Advanced CNC Technology III

3

WD4. 270Intro To Welding for Machinists

1

WR 090The Write Course

4

Total Credit Hours: 91