Machine Tool Technology

This course serves as an overview and introduction to computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) and prepares students for more advanced CAM courses.  Topics covered are basic concepts and terminology, CAM software environments, navigation commands and file management, 2-D geometry, construction modification, and toolpath generation for CAM machining processes. 

Students demonstrate proper and safe techniques to build components of an injection mold such as sprue bushings, runner systems, gates, vents, cavities, inserts and ejection systems.

This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedures of precision grinding, measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards. MTT 149/150 are suitable substitutes for MTT 103.

This course provides practical application of the concepts and principles of precision grinding learned in MTT 161. Topics include setup procedures, work planning, surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool and cutter grinding, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced precision grinding techniques. This course is aligned with NIMS standards. MTT 146 is a suitable substitute for MTT 162 & MTT 163.

This course is designed to teach students basic mold setter skills.  They will learn the fundamentals of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operating safety, machine controls and machine startup and shutdown. Students are taught to identify common part defects such as non-fill, burn marks, warpage, discoloration, weld lines, and flash.  At the end of this course students should be able to safely work as a mold setter.

This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.

This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. 

This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. 

This course provides students with knowledge and skills for maintenance and repair of various types of molds.  Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, preventive maintenance, and repair process.  Upon completion the students should be able to safely inspect a mold and perform the necessary functions to ensure it is ready for use.

This course is designed to provide students with a capstone experience incorporating the knowledge and skills learned in the Machine Tool program.  Special emphasis is given to student skill attainment.

This course is designed to teach student basic injection mold processor skills.  Topics will include safety, molding materials, machine controls, fill rates, temperature control, pressure control, and timing.  Students will learn how various factors affect the injection mold process and how to compensate for those factors by setting and adjusting machine controls.

This course is designed to teach students basic injection mold processor skills in a laboratory environment.  It is a companion course for AUT/MTT/MSP 273.  The students will learn the practical application of injection mold processes including safety, molding materials, machine controls, fill rates, temperature control, pressure control, and timing.  Students will learn how various factors affect the injection mold process and how to compensate for those factors by setting and adjusting machine controls.

This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. 

This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.