Automated Manufacturing Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Automated Manufacturing Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Manufacturing Technology degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automated Manufacturing major is designed to provide students with the opportunity for hands-on experience necessary for employment as a technician in the computer-enhanced manufacturing process. Full size (rather than miniature or small scale) equipment is utilized. Through the integration of mathematics, robotics, metallurgy, programmable machinery shop skills, and computer-assisted machining techniques, students can acquire the necessary skills for employment in an industrial environment. Graduates are eligible to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams, which are administered at Penn College by certified faculty. Career Opportunities Programmer, engineer trainee, production specialist, CAM specialist, toolmaker, supervision, CIM technician. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: demonstrate safe work habits when working on machine tools. operate basic machine tools. demonstrate knowledge of programmable machine tools in milling, turning, handling, set up, and maintenance. demonstrate knowledge of machining parameters, torque, feeds and speeds and motion control. define input-output communication for automated machining operations. demonstrate skills in computer aided manufacturing , robotics, and other automated manufacturing methods. demonstrate hands-on experience on system operating modes, command entry methods, tool path, chip removal, program editing, programming and program interfacing. perform operations with a robot using robot arm geometry and work envelope. apply systems knowledge. demonstrate materials handling. perform tooling operations. perform Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) operations. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Manufacturing Technology courses.