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Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements 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 Aided 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.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Machine Tool Technology, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Communication

Communication

3

IN4. 164 Technical Writing for CTE is recommended. See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of all approved courses.

Human Relations

Human Relations Course

3

MT3. 802 Service Skills for Technicians is recommended.

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Core Courses

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1
MA3. 396Manufacturing Processes I

6
MA3. 397Manufacturing Processes II

6
MA3. 398Manufacturing Processes III

6
MA3. 405Inspection I

2
MA3. 406Inspection II

2
MA3. 407Computation For Machinists

1
MA3. 412CAM I

3
MA3. 416CNC: Special Projects

4
MA3. 420CNC: Mill

4
MA3. 421CNC: Lathe

4
MA3. 427Solidworks I

3
MA3. 428Solidworks II

3
MA3. 431Basic Print Reading: Metals

2
MA3. 432Introduction To Mastercam

3
MA3. 433Mastercam II

3
MA3. 434Mastercam III

3
MA3. 437Materials Science

2
MA3. 438Manufacturing Processes IV

3
MA3. 439Manufacturing Processes V

3
MA3. 451Advanced CNC Technology I

3
MA3. 452Advanced CNC Technology II

3
MA3. 453Advanced CNC Technology III

3
MA3. 454Workholding for Machining

2
WD4. 270Intro To Welding for Machinists

1
Electives

4

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Destination Graduation can be used to fulfill elective requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 90