Machine Trades Technology - Schuylkill Technology Centers

Machine Trades Technology from Schuylkill Technology Centers is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Machine Trades Technology is a 1080 hour program. Machine tool operators use various machining tools to shape metal to precise dimensions. They usually are identified by the type of tool they operate, such as lathe operator or drill press operator. General machinists are skilled in a variety of operations and often switch from making one product to another. During this program, students receive specialized classroom, shop, and on-the-job experience. They learn to apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, and machining procedures to turn a block of metal into an intricate part that meets precise specifications. FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINING SKILLS ~ 90hr/3cr This course is designed to introduce the student to the history of machine tools and their applications. Classroom and in-shop activities include: use of textbook, shop safety, use of all hand tools , basic math, use of precision measuring tools, interpreting blueprints, and introduction to operations of all manual shop machinery. Also, the Machinery?s Handbook will be used to introduce the student to metal cutting technology and operations. MACHINING SKILLS I ~ 180hr/6cr This course is designed to develop the student?s skill in using manual shop equipment. This course will involve classroom and shop activities which will include use of textbook, rules and guidelines used when operating manual equipment, safety review, and math functions. At the end of this course, the student will have completed basic operations using lathes, milling machines , surface grinders, drill presses, and other miscellaneous equipment. MACHINING SKILLS II ~ 90hr/3cr This course is designed to further develop the student?s knowledge and skills in using manual machinery. This course will include use of text, safety review, and math functions for calculating speeds and feeds and bolt hole locations. It will also introduce the student to the importance of holding tolerances as specified. After completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of a variety of manual machines and tooling use in different functions. LATHE OPERATIONS ~ 180hr/6cr This course is designed to develop all basic skills by using hands on projects which will give the student the necessary skills to meet all basic operation needs. The student will also be introduced to basic advanced lathe techniques necessary to meet industries standards. MILLING MACHINE ~ 180hr/6cr In this course the student will apply everything learned from previous courses to develop all basic skills necessary for industry today. The student will be doing hands-on projects using vertical and horizontal milling machines which will include drilling, tapping, slotting, slitting, and milling angles using calculated speeds and feeds. The student will also be introduced to operations such as using a boring head, a dividing head, and a 90 degree angle head; as well as knowing the importance of quality control and understand inspection reports. MACHINING SKILLS III ~ 90hr/3cr This course is necessary for a student to obtain advanced knowledge needed in the Machine Trades. The student will learn the use of all miscellaneous equipment such as the use of a band saw blade welder, using gage blocks, plug and ring gages, hole gages, using a heat treat oven, and use of a tapping head. The student will also be introduced to advanced equipment use in lathe, milling, and grinding operations, and learn the importance of quality control necessary for today?s industry. MACHINING SKILLS IV ~ 90hr/3cr This course is designed to give the student the latest up-to-date skills necessary to obtain NIMS Certification. In this course the student will be introduced to the latest insert tooling, gauging equipment, and the usage and construction of holding fixtures. GRINDING TECHNOLOGY ~ 90hr/3cr This course is designed to give the student a better understanding on all phases of grinding. In this course the student will experience ID-OD grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool cutter grinding, and surface grinding using the latest in wheel dressing equipment. INTRODUCTION TO CNC ~ 90hr/3cr This course introduces the student to Computer Numerical Control, which is one of the greater technical and industrial abilities being taught today. This course will introduce the student to concepts and terms for CNC equipment and the language codes. Students will also learn to write CNC programs and run the latest CNC equipment, plus understand Master CAM and CAD/CAM. View more details on Schuylkill Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.