CNC/Tool and Die Technologies Tool and Die Making - Moraine Park Technical College

CNC/Tool and Die Technologies Tool and Die Making from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Description Moraine Park?s CNC/Tool and Die Technologies program combines skills from the CNC Programming and Tool and Die Making disciplines. First-year students: operate machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses); read blueprints; perform entry-level CNC programming; operate two-dimensional computer-aided machining; use measuring equipment; and build jigs and fixtures. Students prepare for a lean manufacturing environment. Students select the CNC or Tool and Die track for the second year of study. The Tool and Die track focuses on: building and testing mold and stamping dies; advanced milling, drilling and lathe work; electrical discharge machining; precision surface grinding; heat treating; and three-dimensional computer-aided machining. Representatives from business and industry have identified skills that are essential to success in manufacturing. Students will be expected to demonstrate the critical core manufacturing skills throughout all the manufacturing classes. The critical core manufacturing skills include: work cooperatively, work productively, listen effectively, demonstrate a positive attitude, maintain a safe work environment, demonstrate integrity, communicate clearly, follow directions, apply problem solving strategies, apply mathematical reasoning, think critically and adapt to change. Career Opportunities CNC Operator CNC Programmer CNC Toolmaker CNC Setup CNC Machinist Stamping Die Maker Mold Maker Jig and Fixture Maker Metrologist Graduates have advancement opportunities with additional work experience or education Program Outcomes Interpret part drawings. Operate a CAD system, CAM systems, conventional machine tools and computer numerical control machine tools. Set up conventional machine tools . Determine the effects of material type on machining. Build jigs and fixtures. Build a mold die. Build stamping dies . Identify materials used in all facets of tool and die making. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.