MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MACHTL-322

Credits: 4

MACHTL-360

Credits: 1

MACHTL-304

Credits: 1

Introduction to CNC Vertical Machining Centers Students are introduced to basic CNC milling machine setup and operation. The course begins with the student loading and running existing programs. After becoming familiar with the controls and the setup process, the student begins to edit existing programs. By the end of the course, the student produces parts to print speci fi cations from programs developed on their own. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-310. MACHTL-325 Credits: 4 Surface Grinding This course is designed to teach the student the basics of surface grinding on a manual surface grinder. General maintenance of the machine will be covered along with wheel mounting, chuck preparation and work holding. The student will learn a variety of methods for squaring blocks. Slot grinding and angular grinding will also be covered. MACHTL-346 Credits: 2 Machine Shop for Related Trades Instruction in this course is based upon selected operations performed on the bench, drill press, engine lathe, milling machine and pedestal grinder. MACHTL-347 Credits: 3 Single Spindle Automatic Screw Machine 1 This course offers instruction on the basic operations on an automatic screw machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 2 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Items of instruction will include using basic tools, tool sharpening, machine layout, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on the screw machine setup, controls, tooling, work holding and general operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate an automatic screw machine and produce parts that require basic operations. MACHTL-348 Credits: 3 Single Spindle Automatic Screw Machine 2 This course offers more advanced instruction on the operations on an automatic screw machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 2 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Instruction will reinforce tool grinding, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on the setup of screw machine tooling used for box milling, knurling internal and external threading, and operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate an automatic screw machine and produce parts that require more operations. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-347.

Metrology Students are introduced to inspection terminology, measuring instruments, instrument handling and measuring techniques. Along with hands-on use of each measuring instrument, the course provides the student with criteria for proper instrument selection based on part print requirements. MACHTL-361 Credits: 3 Multiple Spindle Automatic Screw Machine 1 This course offers instruction on the basic operations on a multiple spindle automatic screw machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 2 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Instruction will include using basic tools, tool sharpening, machine layout, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on the basic screw machine setup, controls, tooling, work holding, and general operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate a multiple spindle automatic screw machine and produce parts that require basic operations. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-348. MACHTL-362 Credits: 3 Multiple Spindle Automatic Screw Machine 2 Instruction is expanded to more operations on a multiple spindle automatic screw machine. Instruction will reinforce tool grinding, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on the multiple spindle screw machine tooling used for turning, reaming and recessing. The student will be introduced to the steps for calculating a layout for the machine. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate a multiple spindle automatic screw machine and produce parts that require advance operations. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-361. MACHTL-367 Credits: 1 Machine Tool Technology This course is designed to teach the student safety, terminology and theory for the basic machine tools found in the common machine shop. Machine types, components, operations, tooling, machining applications and work holding are discussed. The student will also learn about different materials, machine ability and cutting tool selection. MACHTL-371 Credits: 4 CNC Swiss Turning Center 1 This course offers instruction on the basic operations and setup of a CNC automatic turning machine. Instruction will include basic setup, use of the CNC control, tools, machine layout, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on the basic machine setup, controls, tooling, work holding and general operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate a CNC automatic turning machine and produce parts that require basic operations such as turning, drilling and reaming.

Introduction to CNC Programming Introduction to CNC Programming prepares the student to write basic programs for CNC turning and CNC vertical milling machines. Application of the Cartesian coordinates system is taught along with programming format. The CNC vertical milling center students will write basic programs using linear and rapid moves, circular interpolation, geometry offsets and a variety of canned cycles. CNC turning portion of the course will require the student to write programs that include linear and rapid moves, circular interpolation with tool nose radius compensation, canned cycles and threading cycles. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in MACHTL-320 and Manual Vertical Milling Machine 1 This course offers basic instruction for machine operations on a manual vertical milling machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Items of instruction will include using basic hand tools, part layout, part inspection, bench work, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on milling machine setup, controls, tooling, work holding and general operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to set up and operate a manual vertical milling machine, producing square parts with drilled and tapped holes. Students will also learn how to set up and operate a vertical band saw and a cut-off saw. Additionally, students will perform off hand grinding on a pedestal grinder. MACHTL-310 Credits: 3 Manual Vertical Milling Machine 2 This course offers more advanced instruction for machining operations on a manual vertical milling machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking skills. Safety, part inspection, shop and job organization, job planning, and proper machining procedures will be presented. Detailed information will be given on milling machine setup and operation to produce parts requiring slots, steps, bored and reamed holes. In addition to working on the manual vertical milling machine, the student will also learn how to set up and perform multiple operations on a drill press. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-309. MACHTL-320 Credits: 4 Introduction to CNC Turning Centers Students are introduced to basic CNC turning setup and operation. The course begins with the student loading and running existing programs. After becoming familiar with the controls and the setup process, the student begins to edit existing programs. By the end of the course, the student produces parts to print speci fi cations from programs developed on their own. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-301. MACHTL-322. MACHTL-309 Credits: 3

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