Degrees/Certificates Offered:
Technical Certificate
Advanced Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
The Machine Tool Technology Program is designed for students who wish to become machine tool operators. Students receive instruction in the set-up and use of all basic machines, including engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, surface grinders, and computer numerical control machines. Students also learn about the many different materials and processes used by industry. In addition, students receive classroom instruction and practical experience in the use of various precision measurement and test equipment used by metals-manufacturing industries. |
* If the student intends to pursue an AAS degree, these 3 credits need to be taken from the University's core courses. Please refer to the AAS requirements in Chapter 11 for explanation.
Machine Tool Technology
Associate of Applied Science |
Course Number and Title |
Credits
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| Successful completion of Machine Tool Technology Advanced Technical Certificate with the exception of APPACAD 111, APPACAD 179 and APPACAD 180 |
60 |
ENGL 101
ENGL 102 or COMM 101 or APPACAD 111
Area I or II core course in any field
Area III core course in mathematics
Area I, II or III core course in any field
16 credits chosen from above. Please refer to the A.A.S. requirements in Chapter 11 for explanations.
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3
3
3
3-5
3-4
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Total |
76
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| The associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree articulates with BSU’s bachelor of applied science (B.A.S.) degree. |
Course Offerings
MACHTEC 100 HAND TOOLS
(0-2-1)(F/S). Safe and proper use of
tools and fasteners commonly used in the electronics and
manufacturing industries.
MACHTEC-103 MACHINE SHOP LABORATORY (0-27-7)(F). Lab to support MACHTEC 153. COREQ: MACHTEC-153.
MACHTEC-104 MACHINE SHOP LABORATORY (0-21-7)(S). Lab to support MACHTEC 154. PREREQ: MACHTEC-103. COREQ: MACHTEC-154
MACHTEC-126 RELATED BLUEPRINT READING (2-0-2)(F). Basic principles and techniques of reading orthographic projection drawings and technical sketching as applied to machine shop practice.
MACHTEC-127 RELATED BLUEPRINT READING (2-0-2)(S). Advanced principals to interpret more complicated machine shop detail and assembly drawings with emphasis on machining specifications and materials. Introduction to the use of the Machinery's Handbook in interpreting blueprint pecifications and associated matching processes. PREREQ: MACHTEC-126
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MACHTEC-153 MACHINE SHOP THEORY (3-0-3)(F). Machining processes and their applications as practiced in the laboratory course. Safety and sound work habits are emphasized in all phases of instruction. Care, use and maintenance of layout tools and inspection tools, the use of hand tools and minor power tool, as well as the set-up, operation, and maintenance of manual engine lathes, drill presses, and power saws. COREQ: MACHTEC-103
MACHTEC-154 MACHINE SHOP THEORY (3-0-3)(S). Machining processes and their applications as practiced in the laboratory course. Safety and sound work habits are emphasized in all phases of instruction. Set-up, operation, and maintenance of manual milling machines, advanced manual engine lathe set-up techniques and operations, precision surface grinding and measuring techniques.. PREREQ: MACHTEC-153 COREQ: MACHTEC-104
MACHTEC-203 ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP LABORATORY (0-24-8)(F). Lab to support MACHTEC 253. PREREQ: MACHTEC-104. COREQ: MACHTEC-253
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MACHTEC-204 ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP LABORATORY (0-24-8)(S). Lab to support MACHTEC 254. PREREQ: MACHTEC-203. COREQ: MACHTEC-254
MACHTEC-211 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN (1-3-2)(F).
Introduction to computer-aided drafting and design systems to prepare students for keyboarding, operating the system, and understanding the applications of computer graphics to machine standards. Students will use an interactive computer graphics system to prepare drawings on a CRT.
MACHTEC-212 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (2-3-3)(S). Writing computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool programs using computer-assisted techniques to generate G-Code and M-Function programs. Tooling concepts, machining methods, definition of part geometry, writing of tool motion statements, use of the computer to process program inputs, analysis, and debugging of computer outputs to develop a functional program. PREREQ: MACHTEC-253
MACHTEC-224 TOOL DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (2-0-2)(S). Advanced set-up techniques, tool and hardware selection, and process planning for manufacturing, as well as jig and fixture design for production meeting. PREREQ: MACHTEC-154
MACHTEC-225 GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING (3-1-3)(F) Basic geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) methods as interpreted in ASME Y14.5M. The student will learn to read and use geometric tolerancing symbolism and terms. PREREQ: MACHTEC-127
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MACHTEC-253 ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP THEORY (2-0-2)(F). Introduces basic programming skills and operatin of computer numerical control (CNC) turning centers. Emphasis on manually writing (G&M compatible) programs, debugging programs, setups and fixturing, tooling, offset calcualations, and operating CNC machining centers. PREREQ: MACHTEC-154
MACHTEC-254 ADVANCED MACHINE SHOP THEORY (2-1-2)(S). Introduces basic programming skills and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) tuning centers. Emphasis on manually writing (G&M compatible) programs, debugging programs, setups and fixturing, tooling, offset calculations, and operating CNC turning centers. PREREQ: MACHTEC-253, COREQ: MACHTEC 204.
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