Precision Machining Courses
This course is designed for and restricted to early college students involved in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
A course designed for a beginning course in the fundamentals of industrial print reading. This course provides the basics of print reading with an emphasis on working with industrial prints. Throughout the course, SolidWorks is introduced to acquaint the student with the basic fundamentals of how drawings and designs are made and the different types of drawings and designs used in industry. The student will construct multi-view drawings to solve problems related to points, lines, planes, intersections, and auxiliary surfaces of three-dimensional objects. Freehand sketches will be done on paper and drawings will be done using SolidWorks cad software on a computer. In the lab portion of the course, students will be able to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
An introductory course in Computer Numerical Control Machining. Task of setting up, operating and programming and turning centers are demonstrated. Computer assisted programming of CNC machines is covered. The integration of CNC machines in a Flexible Manufacturing System is emphasized.
A career technical laboratory course in Computer Numerical Control Machining. Task of setting up, operating and programming and turning centers are demonstrated. Computer assisted programming of CNC machines is covered. The integration of CNC machines in a Flexible Manufacturing System is emphasized.
An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. The first is Measurement, Materials, and Safety Job. The second is Planning, Bench Work, and Layout. Students may earn a NIMS credential in this course; both a practical and theory test must be mastered to receive the credential.
A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 1 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry as a continuation of Machine Tool 1. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials (The National Institute of Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are Manual Drill Press Operations and Manual Turning Between Centers. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the manual drill press, work holding, tool holding devices for the drill press and matching operations. The Manual Lathe, work holding, tool holding devices for the lathe and machining operations on the lathe.
A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 2 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
Instruction in the use of CAM software like MASTER CAM and FEATURE CAM as it applies to the machining process.
A career technical laboratory course for instruction in the use of CAM software like MASTER CAM and FEATURE CAM as it applies to the machining process.
An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: types of CNC turning machines, work-holding, CNC turning programming, types of motion for turning, machine control panel, machine and work coordinate systems, work offset settings, cutting tools for turning, program entry for turning and turning operations. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are CNC Turning: Programming Set-up and Operations and CNC Turning: Operator. This course serves as a component to NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the CNC Lathe and the machining operations on the CNC Lathe.
A career technical laboratory course of the CNC Lathe 1 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, vertical milling machines, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credential. They are Manual Turning with Chucking and Manual Milling. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the manual turning with chucking, work holding, tool holding devices for the manual lathe and manual vertical and horizontal mill, work holding, tool holding devices for the mills and machining operations on the mills. Students may earn a NIMS credential in this course; both a practical and theory test must be mastered to receive the credential.
A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 3 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: types of CNC milling machines, work-holding, CNC milling programming, types of motion for milling, machine control panel, machine and work coordinate systems, work offset settings, cutting tools for milling, program entry for milling and milling operations. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are CNC Milling: Programming Set-up and Operations and CNC Milling: Operator. This course serves as a component to NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the CNC MILL and the machining operations on the CNC Milling machine center
A career technical laboratory course of the CNC 2 Mill Lec course (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
Course Description: An introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance provides the student with the complete fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) concepts as adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for engineering and related documentation practices. The geometric dimensioning and tolerance concepts are introduced in a methodical manner to help ensure that the student has a full understanding of every basic concept as they build knowledge toward more advanced applications. The concepts are covered in an easy-to-learn sequence, allowing the student to become comfortable with the concepts as an understanding is built.
A career technical laboratory course of the Geometric Dim Tolerance and SPC Lec course (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic operating principles of feature-based parametric solid modeling program. The student will learn the basic commands to create solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings by hands-on training.
A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, vertical milling machines, horizontal mills, engine lathes, grinding machines, surface grinders and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn one NIMS credential. They are surface grinding operations. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the surface grinder, work holding, tool holding devices for the surface grinder and machining operations on the surface grinder. Students may earn a NIMS credential in this course; both a practical and theory test must be mastered to receive the credential.
A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 4 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.
An introduction to the theory and practice involved in the design and management of technically oriented projects. The philosophical basis of this course is the systematic approach to project design and management. This approach requires continually considering and reevaluating how each portion of a project interacts with the entire project. Its use can lead to an efficient, useful, and cost-effective product, process, or service. This course is a culmination of all machining competencies in the program and includes a career management component.
The practical lab portion of the Machining Capstone Course (see description) where students will be able to practice and demonstrate skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry. Students will manage actual projects in the shop utilizing project management software.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.