Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-300Machine Shop Theory1Corequisite: 420-373Broad theoretical background in machine shop practices which includes milling, turning, grinding, and drilling.

420-322Manual Milling Processes5Corequisite: 420-300, 420-373This course expands on the fundamental skills of the machine shop by broadening the student's knowledge base with; Manual mill operation, basic set-up, layout, measurement, drilling and milling processes along with using a variety of milling cutters.

420-325Basic CNC Mill Programming5(420-322 or concurrent) or 420-324This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed as students acquire knowledge and skill in setting-up and operating CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, loading programs, and the running of proven CNC programs. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear and circular interpolation, cutter compensation, subroutines, and multiple fixture offsets, etc. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas Mini and VF series vertical mills.

420-332CNC Equations 11This course will teach students foundational math skills of basic arithmetic. Including conversions, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, angles, and measurement. The calculations will build the basic foundation to plot points for CNC machining. This course will also cover basic calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools.

420-373Precision Measurement1Corequisite: 420-300This course will provide the theory, technique, and care of the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and various measuring instruments. The student will apply blueprint reading skills and geometric tolerancing to projects made in the machine shop while applying measuring techniques used with the CMM and basic measuring instruments. The student will be exposed to precision inspection methods as it relates to industrial blueprints, manufactured parts, and the student's projects.

421-385MT Blueprint Reading and GD&T2Introduction of engineering language used on blueprints; interpretation of blueprints; blueprints and understanding manufacturing processes and communication between product design and machinist-manufacturer.

TOTAL CREDITS:15