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1 2018/2019 machine tool technician Technical Diploma Program Code: Total Credits: The Machine Tool Technician program prepares graduates for machining positions, an in-demand skill set at the heart of industrial production. Additional training and experience often lead to supervisory, quality assurance, and tool maker positions. In this program you will learn to shape various materials into intricate, precise, usable parts. You ll also work from blueprints and written specifications to select the proper machinery, materials, and tools, and you ll gain proficiency with machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, computers, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines. Salary information: mstc.edu/programsalaries Estimated tuition and fees: mstc.edu/programcosts ACADEMIC ADVISORS To schedule an appointment with your academic advisor, call Tanya Kollross, MS Marshfield Campus Yer Lee, MS Stevens Point Campus Kay Grundhoffer, MS Wisconsin Rapids Campus CHECKLIST: This section will be completed when meeting with your academic advisor. FAFSA ( Financial Aid Form(s) Form(s): Follow-Up Appointment: Where: When: With: Official Transcripts Mid-State Technical College Attention CPL Coordinator nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI Other: mstc.edu ADAMS COUNTY CENTER 401 North Main Adams, WI MARSHFIELD CAMPUS 2600 West 5th Street Marshfield, WI STEVENS POINT CAMPUS 1001 Centerpoint Drive Stevens Point, WI WISCONSIN RAPIDS CAMPUS nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI Mid-State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program, activity, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President Human Resources; nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494; /2018

2 career pathway BACHELOR'S DEGREE OPTIONS For more information and additional opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer. EARN A BACHELOR S DEGREE MACHINE TOOL TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL DIPLOMA CREDITS START YOUR CAREER CAREER OPTIONS Advanced Machine Operator CNC Machine Operator Job Shop Machinist HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COLLEGE TRANSFER RETURNING ADULT College Credit Dual Credit Military Experience Work Experience Learn about Credit for Prior Learning at mstc.edu/cpl. BEGIN AT ANY POINT IN THE PATHWAY OTHER OPTIONS RELATED PROGRAMS Industrial Mechanical Technician Stainless Steel Welding Welding Page 2

3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Employers will expect you, as a Machine Tool Technician graduate, to be able to: Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop. Interpret industrial/engineering drawings. Apply precision measuring methods to parts inspection. Perform basic machine tool equipment setup and operation. Perform programming, setup, and operation of CNC machine tools. Perform advanced CNC machining operations. STUDENT HANDBOOK Visit mstc.edu/studenthandbook to view Mid-State s student handbook, which contains information about admissions, enrollment, appeals processes, services for people with disabilities, financial aid, graduation, privacy, Mid-State s Student Code of Conduct, and technology. NOTES: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT The GPS for Student Success course is required for all Mid-State students and must be completed prior to obtaining 12 credits. (Not counted in the total credit value for this program.) GPS for Student Success credit Integrate necessary skills for student success by developing an academic plan, identifying interpersonal attributes for success, adopting efficient and effective learning strategies, and utilizing Mid-State resources, policies, and processes. This course must be completed prior to obtaining 12 credits and as a graduation requirement. ADDITIONAL COURSES AS NEEDED The following courses may be recommended or required if the student does not achieve minimum Accuplacer scores. Intro to College Reading credits Provides learners with the opportunities to develop and expand reading skills, including comprehension and vocabulary skills. Learners apply reading skills to academic tasks and read to acquire information from a variety of sources. Intro to College Writing credits Introduces basic principles of composition, including organization, development, unity, and coherence in paragraphs and multi-paragraph documents. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for successful entry into required program courses. This course is tuition bearing and under certain circumstances may qualify for financial aid. This course cannot be used to satisfy program completion requirements at Mid-State. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 60 or equivalent. Proficiency in word processing skills recommended. Pre-Algebra credits Provides an introduction to algebra. Includes operations on real numbers, solving linear equations, percent and proportion, and an introduction to polynomials and statistics. Prepares students for elementary algebra and subsequent algebra-related courses. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Math score of 65, Accuplacer Algebra score of 30, ABE Math Prep V and ABE Math Prep VI with a grade of S. (Note: ABE Math Prep V and VI courses cannot be used to satisfy program completion requirements at Mid-State.) Page 3

4 SAMPLE FULL-TIME CURRICULUM OPTION credits Metals & Machining -or Machine Shop Fundamentals Print Reading for Industry Conventional Machining Practices Metals Science Math for Manufacturing -or College Mathematics Precision Machining Foundations 2 14 credits Milling Machines Operations Basic Lathe Operation Introduction to Solid Modeling CNC Lathes/Manual Programming CNC Mills/Manual Programming Inspection Techniques 2 14 credits Career Development -or Employment Strategies Advanced Lathes Advanced Mills Computer Aided Machine Tool Programming CNC Lathes Set Up and Operation CNC Mills Set Up and Operation 2 14 credits Manufacturing Practices Non-Traditional Machine Operations Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Multi Axis CNC CNC Controls Advanced CNC Programming Techniques 3 Total credits SAMPLE PART-TIME CURRICULUM OPTION Metals & Machining -or Machine Shop Fundamentals Conventional Machining Practices Precision Machining Foundations 2 8 credits Milling Machines Operations Basic Lathe Operations Introduction to Solid Modeling credits Print Reading for Industry Metals Science Math for Manufacturing -or College Mathematics 3 6 credits CNC Lathes/Manual Programming CNC Mills/Manual Programming Inspection Techniques CNC Lathes Set Up and Operation CNC Mills Set Up and Operation Career Development -or Employment Strategies CNC Controls Manufacturing Practices Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Advanced Lathes Advanced Mills Computer Aided Machine Tool Programming Non-Traditional Machine Operations Multi Axis CNC Advanced CNC Programming Techniques 3 Total credits Please Note: This curriculum sequence is only for student planning. Actual student schedules will vary depending on course availability. Program completion time may vary based on student scheduling and course availability. For details, go to mstc.edu/classfinder. Page 4

5 course descriptions Advanced Lathes credits Students receive further insight in lathe concepts. Safety is reviewed and advanced cutting tool materials such as carbides, ceramics, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and polycrystalline diamonds (PCD) are covered. Tooling, speeds and feeds, cutting tool selection, and advanced machine practices such as multi-operations and process planning will be covered. Prerequisite: Threads & Mills Cutting Advanced Mills credits Instruction gives the student greater insight in milling machine concepts. Major emphasis is placed on milling machine terminology, work holding methods, location principles, tooling, and cutting tool selection, along with operations and process planning. Rotary tables and indexing methods such as direct, simple, and angular are also taught. Prerequisite: Threads & Mills Cutting CAD/CAM credits This course introduces students to Computer- Aided Drafting/Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Machining/Manufacturing (CAM). This course consists of demonstrations and hands-on use of CAD/CAM software and hardware. Major emphasis is placed on geometry creation and editing functions, process planning, proper cutter selection, feed and speed selection, and tool path generation along with post processing to specific CNC machines. Some basic machine set-up and operation are included to verify program operation. Students should have knowledge of drafting/design, machining processes and procedures, and computer operating systems (MS Windows). Prerequisites: CNC Lathes/Manual Programming and CNC Mills/Manual Programming Career Development credits This course is designed to prepare learners for the process of gaining employment. Learners assess their personal background; practice finding career opportunities through the job search process; develop a cover letter, resume, thank you letter, and complete a job application; participate in a mock interview; and demonstrate how to deal with interpersonal situations found in a work environment. NOTE: To enroll, you must have completed 50 percent of technical program credits or receive department approval. See program advisor, program faculty, program counselor, or department dean/ associate dean to register. CNC Lathes/Manual Programming credits NC/CNC terminology, including introduction to computers, and components of NC/CNC lathes are covered. All programming is manual word address (G + M Code) basics. Basic CNC lathe operation is included. Corequisite: Advanced Lathes CNC Mills/Manual Programming credits NC/CNC terminology, including introduction to computers, and components of NC/CNC mills are covered. All programming is manual word address (G + M code) basics. Basic CNC mill operation is included. Prerequisite: Mechanical Drafting Concepts ; Corequisite: Advanced Lathes College Mathematics credits This course is designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of mathematics pertinent to the areas of: 1) arithmetic and algebra; 2) geometry and trigonometry; and 3) probability and statistics. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections, and using calculators. Topics include performing arithmetic operations and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, solving proportions and incorporating percent applications, manipulating formulas, solving and graphing systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, finding areas and volumes of geometric figures, applying similar and congruent triangles, converting measurements within and between U.S. and metric systems, applying Pythagorean Theorem, solving right and oblique triangles, calculating probabilities, organizing data and interpreting charts, calculating central and spread measures, and summarizing and analyzing data. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Math score of 65 and Accuplacer Algebra score of 30 or higher or Pre-Algebra with a grade of C or better Drilling Machines & Operations credits This course places emphasis on drill presses, drilling tools, drill press accessories, and drilling operations. The fundamental parts and functions of the numerous types of drill presses is studied. The operation of presses, work holding, and the different cutting tools used in the drill press are incorporated into this class. The students will use the drill press and cutting tools to complete projects and exercises. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool CNC Controls credits This course provides students with the skills needed to navigate common CNC machine control panels. Students learn common methods to set tool offsets, work offsets, and common part set up practices. Focus of this course is on accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in the operations of CNC machine tools. Prerequisites: CNC Lathes/Manual Programming and CNC Mills/Manual Programming Page 5

6 course descriptions Employment Strategies credits A course designed to assist students in securing employment. This communication-based course helps develop an awareness of personal and academic skills as they relate to the job seeking process. opics of study include personal and skill assessments, research of employment sources, completion of application forms, formation of professional resumes, composition of various business letters, interviewing skills, and job offer evaluation. NOTE: To enroll you must have completed 50 percent of technical program credits or receive department approval. See program advisor, program faculty, program counselor, or department dean/associate dean to register. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing credits Provides fundamentals of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing per the ASME Y14.5 standard. The development of the technical knowledge and skills required for application and interpretation of GD&T is the focus of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to Machine Tool program or consent of instructor Intro to CNC Machining credits This course introduces learners to the world of CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) machining. Students explore the general terminology associated with automated machine tools, accompanied by an introduction to programming and operations of CNC mills and lathes. This course gives learners a hands-on understanding of the importance of the use of CNC machinery in modern manufacturing. Intro to Machine Tool credits This course is devoted to helping students learn the concepts, terms and basic information that is relevant and common to all facets of machine tool technology. Emphasis will be placed on safety, safe work enviroment and developing safe work habits. The student will be introduced to cutting speeds and setting feeds on the lathe and drill press. The student will gain knowledge on precision and non-precision measuring tools, and basic lathe operations. The learner will also be introduced to common manual machines and machining operations while completing excercises and projects. Intro to Machine Tool - Safety credits This course is devoted to helping students learn the concepts, terms and basic information that is relevant and common to all facets of machine tool technology. Emphasis will be placed on safety, safe work environment and developing safe work habits.the student will also be introduced to machining principles and machine setup. Introduction to Solid Modeling credits This course will introduce learners to the creation of CAD represented solid models for use in the manufacturing arena. As an introductory course in 3 dimensional modeling learners will use computer software to develop 2 dimensional sketches and utilizing modeling tools create the solid models on the computer. Students will also use the models to create and detail 2 dimensional engineering drawings for use on the manufacturing floor. Computer knowledge and prior knowledge of drawing/ draftingtechniques is recommended. Lathe Basics credits This course is devoted to helping the learner understand new concepts, terms, and operations of machine tool while reviewing and further developing skills from previous covered operations. Safety must be practiced continuously. This course will expand and enhance the learner s working skills on the lathe through exercises and projects. The classroom instruction emphasis will be placed on the parts and accessories of the engine lathe. The use and benefit of cutting fluids. The theory behind metal cutting, cutting speeds and feeds will be practiced. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool-Safety Lathe Operations credits This course is devoted to helping the learner understand new concepts, terms, and operations of machine common to the machine shop. Learners will focus on shop safety guidelines and become familiar with common machine shop equipment. The classroom topics will center around lathe operations. Topics include: work holding, cutting and forming tools, dial manipulation and cutting times. This course will expand and enhance the learner s working skills on the individual machine tools through exercises and projects. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool - Safety Layouts and Sawing Operations credits This course is devoted to students learn the concepts, terms and basic information that is relevant and common to all facets of machine tool technology. This course is devoted to the various types of cut off machines, saws and precision and non-precision layout. The students will create layouts per print specification and use the different saw to complete projects and exercises. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool - Safety Page 6

7 course descriptions Manufacturing Practices credits As competition for market share continues to increase, manufacturers rely on innovations in technology, methods and practices to give them the edge they need. To remain competitive globally, manufacturer s watchwords are productivity, efficiency, and quality. In this course, students will examine some of the practices that many manufacturing operations have come to rely on to make their operations competitive, efficient, and cost-effective. Topics covered in this class include the principles of lean manufacturing, value versus non-value added waste, 5S s, value stream mapping, set-up reduction and quick changeover, cellular flow, building a lean culture, total productive maintenance, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Math for Manufacturing credits This course includes the study of machine tool problems involving calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentage. Includes work with the metric system, measurement conversion, geometry, trigonometry of right triangles, and use of a scientificcalculator. Formulas with application to the trades are also studied. Prerequisite: Admission into Machine Tool Technician , Welding programs, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) certificate , or consent of instructor Mechanical Drafting Concepts credits Drafting media, drafting standards, reproduction processes, geometric construction, isometric and oblique pictorial drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing, parts drawing and part identification are included in this course. Metal Fabrication credits An introduction to structural steel and plate fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, and basic electric arc and oxyacetylene welding. Fabrication techniques, metal selection, layout, cutting, bending, drilling, threading, and joining are presented.information is presented to the student followed by lab activities to provide a handson experience. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the tools, techniques, safe work habits, and application of metal fabrication skills. Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Technician , Automotive Maintenance Technician , Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician , Industrial Mechanical Technician , Industrial Automation & Controls Engineering Technology , Welding , or Machine Tool Technician programs Non-Traditional Machine Operations credits Students explore a variety non traditional machining operations. Students gain knowledge of the theory and operation of electrical discharge machining (EDM) and coordinate measuring machine. The focus of this course is on the cutting edge processes that are becoming the mainstream of modern machining. Prerequisites: Advanced Lathes and Advanced Mills Threads & Mills Cutting credits Learners are presented with new concepts, terms, and operations of machine tools while reviewing and further developing skills from previous covered operations. Safety must be practiced continually. Safety and the development of safe work habits are emphasized. The learner s working skills on the individual machine tools through exercises and projects are expanded. Classroom instruction places emphasis on threads, thread terminology, thread measuring, and thread cutting. The student will useformulas to calculate thread depth, pitch, lead and the compound rest infeed for cutting threads to depth. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool - Safety Vertical Mill Basics and Operations credits This course will emphasize safety and the development of safe work habits. The classroom instruction will discuss the parts and operations of the vertical mill. The major emphasis of this class is placed on vertical milling machine terminology, workholding, location principles, tooling, and cutting tool selection along with operations and process planning. This course will expand the learner s working skills through exercises and projects. Corequisite: Intro to Machine Tool-Safety Metals Science credits Students are introduced to the field of metallurgy. Covers sources of common metals, including both ferrous and non-ferrous methods of ore extraction and refining and classification of these metals and the alloy systems. The heat treatment of various metals and properties of metals are studied, including lab work on shear, compression, tensile strength, and corrosion. Page 7