| MF:105 Precision Measurement 3 cr. S |
| This course will cover a variety of precision measurement devices that are used in manufacturing processes. These devices include machinists scales, dividers, spring calipers, combination square, hermaphrodite calipers, calipers (vernier, dial, and digital), micrometers, depth micrometers, surface gauge, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges and sine bar. Emphasis will be placed on how the student will accurately use these devices in the laboratory situation. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./64 Lab Hrs.) |
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| MF:110 Drills and Saws 2 cr. S |
| This course will develop the primary skills and knowledge necessary to use basic drill presses and saws in the laboratory situation. Areas of instruction will include sharpening drill bits, drilling, reaming, counterbore, spotface, countersink, hand/power tapping and types/uses of saws. Students will be able to properly operate manual and automatic drilling operations using simple and larger radial drill presses, as well as cutting metals and materials to length for further machining operations by operating both horizontal and vertical band saws. Various drill and saw projects will strengthen the proper use of these tools. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
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| MF:115 Lathe Work 4.5 cr. S |
| This course will develop the theoretical and hands-on skills necessary to efficiently and productively operate all types of engine lathes. Students will begin with the basic skills and knowledge development of speeds, feeds, materials, cutting tools and basic turning techniques and will continue to refine their skills to include lathe tooling, facing, aligning lathe centers, turning, grooving/parting, cut radius/external tapers, knurling, boring internal tapers and internal/external threads. Students will progress from the basic manual lathes through the larger industrial DRO lathes and will polish their skills on turret lathe operation in preparation for CNC lathe programming and operation. Various lathe projects will strengthen the proper use of this equipment. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./112 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: MF:105 |
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| MF:120 Vertical-Horizontal Mills 5.5 cr. S |
| Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competencies in all facets of manual milling operations. Students will be able to master the basic and advanced skills to operate both vertical/horizontal mills. Various topics covered in this course will include align vise, head, flycutter and end mill, tilt head and turn vise, drill, tap, ream, rotary table, saw slot on horizontal, sine plate, offset boring head, indexing head, keyways, dividing heads, gear cutting, universal indexing head, 5 C collet holders and dovetails. Special concentration will be placed on the set-up and safe operation of all milling machines with a heavier emphasis placed upon vertical milling machine operation in preparation for CNC Milling Center programming and operation. Various milling projects will strengthen the proper use of this equipment. |
| (32 Lec. Hrs./112 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: MF:105 |
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| MF:125 Surface Grinding 2.75 cr. S |
| Students enrolled in this course will begin with development of basic off-hand and flat stock grinding techniques in both wet and dry applications and will progress to the more complex techniques used in grinding. Special attention will be placed on set-up including jigs and fixtures applications. Hands-on projects will enhance student's ability to incorporate optical comparators for final finishing and polishing of precision grinding application. Various grinding projects will strengthen the proper use of this equipment. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./56 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: MF:105 |
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| MF:130 Manufacturing Processes 3 cr. S |
| This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of machine practices and processes. Topics of discussion will include machine tools, measuring tools, bench tools, frills and saws, grinding, lathes and mills. Other topics will include types and characteristics of materials, machinability and heat-treating. Students will spend most of their time in the lab performing hands-on projects. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./64 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Instructor's approval. |
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| MF:150 CNC Fundamentals 1 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to lathe components and principles of operation, the grid coordinate systems, lathe machining/operation/tooling, CNC lathe programming methods, computer controlled machine tools, coordinate grids on machining centers, machining center operations/tooling and automatic machining and manual controls. Various projects will strengthen the proper use and programming of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: MF:105 |
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| MF:155 CNC Turning 1.5 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to the proper use of CNC turning equipment in the manufacturing settings. Topics covered include programming codes/manual codes, reading EIA/ISO part programs, reading conversational part programs, Fanuc and Okuma conversational languages, loading/storing/activating part programs, tool offsets/tool data entry, machine start up, production machining/quality control, quality control with offsets, tool replacement and program restarting, process planning for new jobs, workholding devices, installing new tools and entering tool life data, establishing program zero and entering tool offset data and establishing the safe index point. Various projects will strengthen the proper use, programming and troubleshooting of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (8 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:150 |
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| MF:160 CNC Milling 1.75 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to the proper use of CNC milling equipment in the manufacturing settings. Topics covered include programming methods of CNC machining centers, EIA and user task programming codes, structure of EIA/ISO part programs, structure of conventional part programs, machine start up, computer memory, program storage, deleting, loading and activating part programs, understanding tool offsets, identifying quality problems, correcting quality problems and program restart, process planning, the selection and installation of workpiece holding, tool selection, installation, priority machining functions, establishing program zero with G 92 code, Okuma/Mazak/G 54 to G 59 programs, zero techniques, entering tool length offsets and cutter radius compensation. Various projects will strengthen the proper use, programming, troubleshooting of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (12 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:150 |
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| MF:180 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances 1 cr. S |
| This course will cover the basic principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (G D and T), interpreting G D and T symbols, interpreting form and orientation tolerances, profile, runout and location tolerances as it relates to manufacturing settings. |
| (8 Lec. Hrs./16 Lab Hrs.) |
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| MF:186 Plant Safety 1 cr. S |
| This course is fundamental to the safe operation of all machine tools within industrial application. Students will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work safely within all aspects of the manufacturing industry. Basic safety, electrical safety, chemical health hazards, forklift safety and machine tool safety will be covered. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| MF:188 Math for Manufacturing Technologies 3 cr. S |
| This course will cover fractions/decimals, percentages, formulas, ratios, proportions, geometric shapes and machine shop trigonometry. |
| (48 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| MF:190 Metallurgy 2 cr. S |
| All ferrous and non-ferrous metals have unique characteristics making their machining unique and individual. This course will teach the basic theory of metals and their characteristics from their differences in hardness, brittleness and durability, resistance to corrosion, and machinability and welding. Basic understanding of metallurgy is essential if machinists and welders are to employ the correct techniques and operational sequences to produce quality parts and products efficiently and effectively. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
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| MF:192 Blueprint Reading 3 cr. S |
| This course will cover introduction to engineering drawings, multi-view drawings, sectional views, dimensions and tolerances and part feature specification. |
| (48 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| MF:212 CNC Turning Operator 2 cr. S |
| This course introduces students to the proper use of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) turning centers in the manufacturing setting. Topics covered include programming codes/manual codes, reading Electrical Industrial Association (EIA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) part programs, reading conversational part programs. Loading/storing/activating part programs, tool offsets/tool data entry, machine start up, program restarting process planning for new jobs, work holding devices, installing new tools and entering tool life data, establishing program zero and entering tool offset data and establishing the safe index point. Various projects will strengthen the proper use and troubleshooting of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./64 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:150 |
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| MF:215 Electric Discharge Machines (EDM) 1 cr. S |
| This course is designed to further refine the student's CNC programming and implementation skills as applied to the utilization of Electric Discharge Machines (EDM). Students will build on previous skills and knowledge in all facets of machining to learn the operation and application of tool making and machining through wire feed Electric Discharge Machining. Various EDM projects will strengthen the proper use of this equipment. |
| (32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:150 |
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| MF:218 CNC Lathe Programming 2 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to Computer Numeric Control (CNC) programming concepts in manufacturing settings. Topics covered include calculating and entering program units, understanding advanced programming techniques, drilling/grooving/boring canned cycles, turning, threading, facing canned cycles, machining the first piece for a new program for lathe operations. Various projects will strengthen the proper use, programming, troubleshooting of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:212 |
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| MF:220 Machinery Handbook 1 cr. S |
| The Machinery Handbook is the number one reference and application guidebook used by machinists of all levels in modern manufacturing. General information, using math tables, gear/thread information and speed/feeds will be covered. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| MF:225 CNC Milling Programming 2 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to Computer Numeric Control (CNC) programming concepts in manufacturing settings. Topics covered include circular interpolation, manual program units, drilling, tapping, boring canned cycles, conversational programming units for milling operations, as well as verifying new programs and understanding advanced programming techniques. Various projects will strengthen the proper use, programming and troubleshooting of the equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:227 |
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| MF:227 Milling Operator 2 cr. S |
| This course will introduce students to the proper use of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining centers in the manufacturing setting. Topics covered include programming codes/manual codes, reading Electrical Industrial Association (EIA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) part programs, reading conversational part programs. Loading/storing/activating part programs, tool offsets/tool data entry, machine start up, program restarting, process planning for new jobs, work holding devices, installing new tools and entering tool life data, establishing program zero and entering tool offset data. Various projects will strengthen the proper use and troubleshooting of this equipment in the manufacturing setting. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:150 |
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| MF:230 CAD-CAM 2 cr. S |
| This course is designed to develop the skills necessary to author, apply and troubleshoot CNC programs in, as well as operate, basic CNC equipment, including CNC Turning/Milling Centers. Design and programming skills will be developed utilizing HAAS Fanuc control trainers for application on both types of machining centers, with students progressing from rudimentary to advanced CNC machining projects on both HAAS Turning and Milling Centers. Other topics such as mastercam working environment, overview of CAD/CAM processes, modifying existing geometry, tooling fundamentals, 2D tool paths on mill/lathe, creating lathe geometry and improving CAD files will strengthen the proper use and understanding of CAD/CAM equipment in laboratory situations. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:188 and MF:192. |
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| MF:235 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) 1 cr. S |
| This course will emphasize the proper use of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to qualify and inspect parts for various manufacturing processes. Statistical Process Control (SPC) is also covered. Various CMM hands-on projects will strengthen the proper use of this equipment. |
| (32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:188 and MF:192. |
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| MF:236 Carbide Tooling 1 cr. S |
| This course will introduce the student to the history and advances of carbide tooling. Indexable inserts, drilling/milling/turning with carbide tools, basic tooling applications of carbides and coated carbide tools are also covered. Students will develop the necessary skills to understand and effectively utilize different types of machine tooling. |
| (8 Lec. Hrs./16 Lab Hrs.) |
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| MF:280 Machine Tool Project 4 cr. S |
| This course will provide the student with the opportunity to integrate all skills gained in manual machining courses to design, build, produce variety of parts using the equipment and tools in the manufacturing setting. Special attention and emphasis will be placed upon accuracy and proper use of equipment/tools following safe work practices in the lab situation. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./96 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:105, MF:110, MF:115, MF:120, MF:125 and MF:290 or instructor's approval. |
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| MF:285 CNC Project 2 cr. S |
| This course will provide the student with the opportunity to integrate all skills gained in CNC programming and machining courses to design, build, produce variety of parts using the equipment and tools in the manufacturing setting. Special attention and emphasis will be placed on accuracy and proper use of equipment/tools following safe work practices in the lab situation. |
| (64 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:210 or instructor's approval. |
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| MF:290 Cylindrical Grinding 1.5 cr. S |
| This course will introduce the student to proper use and application of cylindrical grinders in manufacturing settings. Topics covered will include parallel grinding and external/internal tapers methods. |
| (8 Lec. Hrs./32 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:105 |
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| MF:295 Tools and Cutter Grinding 3 cr. S |
| This course will teach the student the proper methods to sharpen end mills (sides and ends), sharpen drills and sharpen various cutters in the manufacturing settings. Special attention and emphasis will be placed on accuracy, safe work habits and practices in the lab situation. Various projects will strengthen the proper use and application of tools and equipment in the lab settings. |
| (16 Lec. Hrs./64 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: MF:105 |