Certificate
Machine Tool Technology
Degrees
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Short-Term Certificate in Machine Tool Technology - Stamping and Forming,
Courses
MTT 107: MACHINING CALCULATIONS I
Credits 3This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 108: MACHINE HANDBOOK FUNCTIONS I
Credits 3This course covers the machinist’s handbook. Emphasis is placed on formulas, tables, usage and related information. Upon completion, students should be able to use the handbook in the calculation and set up of machine tools. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 112: INJECTION MOLD DESIGN
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 113: INJECTION MOLD DESIGN LAB
Credits 3Students 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.
MTT 134: LATHE OPERATIONS I
Credits 3This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as set-up procedures, work planning, inner- and outer-diameter operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced lathe techniques. MTT 134/135 are suitable substitutes for MTT 129. This course is aligned with NIMS standards.
MTT 135: LATHE OPERATIONS I LAB
Credits 3This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as set-up procedures, work planning, inner- and outer-diameter operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced lathe techniques. MTT 134/135 are suitable substitutes for MTT 129. This course is aligned with NIMS standards.
MTT 137: MILLING I
Credits 3This course covers manual milling operations. Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up and operation procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply manual vertical milling techniques to produce machine tool projects. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 138: MILLING I LAB
Credits 3This course provides basic knowledge of milling machines. Emphasis is placed on types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply milling techniques to produce machine tool projects. This course is aligned with NIMS certification criteria.
MTT 140: BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL TURNING PROGRAMMING I
Credits 3This course covers concepts associated with basic programming of a computer numerical control (CNC) turning center. Topics include basic programming characteristics, motion types, tooling, workholding devices, setup documentation, tool compensations, and formatting. Upon completion, students should be able to write a basic CNC turning program that will be used to produce a part. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 141: BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL MILLING PROGRAMMING I
Credits 3This course covers concepts associated with basic programming of a computer numerical control (CNC) milling center. Topics include basic programming characteristics, motion types, tooling, workholding devices, setup documentation, tool compensations, and formatting. Upon completion, students should be able to write a basic CNC milling program that will be used to produce a part. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 147: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP I
Credits 3This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course. MTT 100 is a suitable substitute for MTT 147/148.
MTT 148: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP I LAB
Credits 3This course provides practical application of the concepts and principles of machining operations learned in MTT 147. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course. MTT 100 is a suitable substitute for MTT 147/148. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.
MTT 149: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP II
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 150: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP II LAB
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 162: PRECISION GRINDING
Credits 3This course includes more advanced precision grinder practices such as set-up 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.
MTT 163: PRECISION GRINDING LAB
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 181: SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 212: ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL TURNING
Credits 3This course details the use of canned cycles and subprograms in computer numerical control (CNC) turning programs. Upon completing this course, the student should be able to write CNC turning programs using canned cycles and subprograms.
MTT 213: ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL MILLING
Credits 3This course details the use of canned cycles and subprograms in computer numerical control (CNC) milling programs. Upon completing this course, the student should be able to write CNC milling programs using canned cycles and subprograms.
MTT 218: COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)
Credits 3This course is a basic introduction to concepts related to the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) process. Students cover the design requirements associated with such a cell (center), how a center is integrated into the full system, and the technician’s role in the process improvement of not only the cell but the full CIM system. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered.
MTT 241: CNC MILLING LAB I
Credits 3This course covers basic (3-axis) computer numeric control (CNC) milling machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to produce a specified part. Related safety, inspection, and process adjustment are also covered.
MTT 242: CNC MILLING LAB II
Credits 3This course covers advanced (including 4-axis) computer numeric control (CNC) milling machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a CNC milling machine (including 4-axis) to produce a specified part. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered.
MTT 243: CNC TURNING LAB I
Credits 3This course covers basic computer numeric control (CNC) turning machine setup and operating procedures (inner diameter and outer diameter). Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a CNC turning machine to produce a simple part. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered.
MTT 244: CNC TURNING LAB II
Credits 3This course covers advanced computer numeric control (CNC) turning machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a CNC turning machine to produce a specified part. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered.
MTT 273: INJECTION MOLD PROCESSING
Credits 3This 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.
MTT 275: INJECTION MOLD PROCESSING LAB
Credits 3This 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.