Machine Technology

Courses

MTT 100: Machining Technology I

Class Program
Credits 6 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 8
Transfer Code
Code C
Core Course

This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, grinding machines, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, grinding, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards. MTT 147/148 are suitable substitutes for this course.  

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 129: Lathe Operations

Class Program
Credits 6 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 8
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 135: Lathe Operations I Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 6
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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 136: Milling Operations

Class Program
Credits 6 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 8
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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 milling techniques (vertical and horizontal/universal) to produce machine tool projects. MTT 137/138 are suitable substitutes for this course. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. 

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 139: Basic Computer Numerical Control

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Transfer Code
Code C

This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a basic CNC program to safely operate a lathe and milling machine. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 140: Basic Computer Numerical Control Turning Programming I

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 141: Basic Computer Numeric Control Milling Programming I

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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. 

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 181: Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

MTT 182: Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4
Transfer Code
Code C

This 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.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None