MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will obtain education and skills that emphasize CNC computerized training in order to place students in modern, high-tech positions. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This three-year course provides tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders the skills needed for entry into the machining field through basic hands-on machining practice on lathes, milling machines and grinders. Topics include set-up, tool selection, and methods used on various materials such as steel, aluminum, and brass. Computer-part programming and machine operation are also included in the training. COURSE TOPICS: Computerized Machining, Manual Machining, OSHA, Programming Software REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Safety Glasses (Clear Lenses), WACTC Polo Shirt/Work Pants, Hard-Soled Work Boots, Casio Scientific Calculator TEXTBOOKS: Machine Trades, 2ndEdition; David Taylor; 2005. Fundamentals of Machine Tool Technology and Manufacturing Processes; C. Thomas Olivo; Tooling U–Online Machinery’s Handbook, 27th Edition; Erik Oberg; Tooling U–Online Machinist’s Ready Reference; C. Weingartner; Tooling U–Online Mastercam X Volume 1 Handbook; San Diego CAD / CAM, Inc.; 2004. Haas Mill Operators Manual, 2005 Haas Lathe Operators Manual; 2005 SPECIALIZED SHOP EQUIPMENT: Computerized Lathes, Computerized Mills, Mastercam Parts Programming Software

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Type

Credits

MNF-105

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Class

3

Pre-Requisites: N/A Course Description: Safety is the number one priority for most manufacturers today. This course is designed to prepare students to safely go into the manufacturing and laboratory environments. OSHA rules and regulations will be covered in depth.

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MNF-110

METALLURGY AND SHOP SKILLS

Class (1)/Lab (2)

3

Pre-Requisites: N/A Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the various different types of materials used throughout manufacturing. It also provides students with the basic skills needed to safely perform numerous different basic duties in the manufacturing environment. Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Hand Tool Safety, Band Saw Operation, Drill Press Operation, Grinder Safety will be taught.

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MNF-150

BLUEPRINT READING & LAYOUT

Class

3

Pre-Requisites: N/A Course Description: Safety is the number one priority for most manufacturers today. This course is designed to prepare students to safety go into the manufacturing and laboratory environments. OSHA rules and regulations will be covered in depth.

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MTH-110

MANUFACTURING RELATED MATHAMATICS

Class

3

Pre-Requisites: N/A Course Description: This Course is designed to provide students with the necessary math skills to succeed in the manufacturing environment. Students will become proficient with decimal math, percentages, fractions, estimation, order of operation. This course is designed to provide students with a good practical mathematical foundation to grow from.

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MTT-110

MANUAL MACHINING LEVEL 1

Class (2)/ Lab (2)

4

Pre-Requisites: MNF 105, MNF 150, MNF 110 Course Description: This Introductory course provides students with the basic skills and knowledge to perform various operations on Manual Machine Tools. Topics Include safety, Machine set-up, Work Holding, Square Up, External Turning and Grooving, Drilling and Taping.

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MTT-120

METROLOGY

Class (2)/ Lab (1)

3

Pre-Requisites: MNF 150 Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills used to inspect parts. The ability to produce accurate parts depends on a student’s ability to properly measure those parts. Students will learn how to use various different precision easement tools, such as calipers, depth micrometers, pin gauges, gauge blocks, height gauges, sine bars. Computerized Measuring Machines, and Vision Inspection systems will also be discussed. Students will also receive instruction in Quality Control methods and analysis techniques. Course #

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MTT-125

MANUAL MACHINING LEVEL 2

Class (1)/ Lab (3)

4

Pre-Requisites: MTT 110 Course Description: This course is designed as a continuation for MTT-110 Providing the students with more knowledge about Manual machine Tool operation. Topics include: Safety, Internal Boring and Grooving, Internal and External Threading, Keyway Broaching, Surface Grinder Operation, Taper Turning, Set-up and use of a 4-Jaw Chuck. Course #

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MTT-210

CNC MACHINING LEVEL 1

Class (2)/ Lab (1)

3

Pre-Requisites: MNF 105, MNF 150, MNF 110 Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the foundation skills needed to operate and adjust a CNC machining center. Topics Include, Safety, Program Selection, Data transfer, Part Touch Off, Tool Touch Off, Work Holding, G&M Code, Basic Code Editing.

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MTT-220

CNC MACHINING LEVEL 2

Class (2)/ Lab (2)

4

Pre-Requisites: MTT 210 Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to perform job planning, programming, set-up, operation and adjustment of a CNC machining center. Topics Include, Safety, Job Planning, Program Creation, Data transfer, Work Holding, Fixture Design, G&M Code, Sub Routines.

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MTT-225

CNC LATHE

Class (1)/Lab (2)

3

Pre-Requisites: MTT 210 Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of CNC lathe set-up, operation, and programming. Topics will include: Tool Selection, Tool Touch Off, Live Tooling, Internal Turning, External Turning, Internal and External Threading.

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MTT-230

CNC MACHINING LEVEL 3

Class (2)/ Lab (2)

4

Pre-Requisites: MTT 220, MTT 225 Course Description: This course covers advanced topics in CNC Programming. Topics include: Custom Macros, Parameter Adjustments, Advanced Subprograms and Subroutine usage. 4th and 5th Axis programming.

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MTT-250

INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM

Class (2)/ Lab (1)

3

Pre-Requisites: MTT 220 Course Description: This course is designed to for students already familiar with CNC Machine Operation and programming with a knowledge of Computer Aided Manufacturing using CAD/CAM Software programs. Topics will include part drawings/importing, tool selection, tool library setup, tool path selection.

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Type

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MTT-255

ADVANCED CAD/CAM

Class (2)/ Lab (2)

4

Pre-Requisites: MTT 250 Course Description: This course is designed to for students already familiar with CNC Machine Operation and CAD/CAM. Topics will include advanced part drawings/importing, tool selection, tool library setup, 3D, 4 Axis, and 5 Axis tool path creation.

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MTT-270

BASIC MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLANNING

Class (1)/Lab (2)

3

Pre-Requisites: MNF 105, MNF 150, MNF 110 Course Description: This course provides students with the necessary knowledge that is needed to maintain manufacturing equipment. Basic machine mechanics, bearings, alignment gauges and inspection will be covered.