Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
- More Information about Machine Tool Technology
This curriculum prepares students to work with engineers and shop superintendents. Students develop skills in machine operation and theory, blueprint reading and mechanical drawing in the program's labs and shops. Training in job routing and scheduling is included. The course work includes robotics, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, graphics, group technology, future trends, and numerical control terms, definitions and standards. Related courses in mathematics, science and physics improve students' advancement potential. National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) accreditation enables our certified faculty to offer NIMS certification exams to our students. Students who successfully earn NIMS certification enjoy a competitive edge in the job market.
Career Opportunities
Toolmaker, machinist, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technician, production technician, manufacturing assistant.
Recommended High School Subjects
Two years of algebra, one year of science; machining experience desirable.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- 64-bit, 3.0 GHz or greater, 4 or more cores (Intel or AMD) (required).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required); 32+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 1 GB GPU minimum Graphics Card (required); 4 GB GPU (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (www.pct.edu/catalog/PlacementTesting).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- demonstrate safe work habits and be conscious of safety when working with machinery.
- read blueprints, interpret drawings, understand specifications, and work within stated tolerances.
- apply mathematics in the machine tool trade (speeds, feeds, thread measurement, sine bar, etc.).
- apply the principles of metallurgy to the science of heat treatment operations, including hardening of steel, carburizing, case hardening, tempering, and annealing.
- operate machine tools and demonstrate knowledge of their construction in relation to the metal working industry.
- demonstrate knowledge of the construction and operation of production machinery of various manual and computer controlled machine tools.
- demonstrate skills on Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling and turning centers, sinker and wire Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM).
- operate abrasive cutting machines such as surface, cylindrical, internal, and form grinding equipment.
- demonstrate skills in quality control, inspection, gauging methods, and production control as they relate to manufacturing, design, and production.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| MTT128 | Mill Applications | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| MTT129 | Lathe Applications | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| CIM102 | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| CIM104 | CNC Machining & Programming I | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| CIM124 | CNC Machining & Programming II | 4 | 2 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| CIM220 | CAD/CAM | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTT131 | Quality Control with GD&T | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| MTT213 | Machine Tool Applications | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| MTT222 | Fixture Design & Fabrication | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| AAP | Core Applied Arts Perspective | 3 | S | AAP | |||
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| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
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| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
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| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
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| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| CIM205 | Electrical Discharge Machining | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTT216 | Abrasive Machining & Heat Treatment | 4 | 1 | 9 | M | REQ | |
| MSC106 | Introduction to Metallurgy | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 | ||||||
Accreditation
Accredited Testing/Certification Institute for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).