Machining Technology
MACH 1004 Measurement, Material & Safety
4 credits Semester: F/S 3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course provides comprehensive instruction and exercises on safety for CNC machinery, shop math, precision measurement, simple metallurgy, applications of the Machinery’s Handbook, maintenance procedures, machine processes, and quality control. Students will be prepared to take the NIMS Level I Performance Assessment for Measurement, Materials & Safety. Lab and testing fees are required.
MACH 1014 Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
4 credits Semester: F/S 3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 1004 Measurement, Material & Safety
This course provides comprehensive instruction and exercises on shop math (level II), precision measurement tools, applications of the Machinery’s Handbook, basic machining theory, blueprint reading, speeds and feeds, and use of the Machinist Calculator Pro. Students will be prepared to take the NIMS Level I Performance Assessment for Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout. Lab and testing fees are required.
MACH 1055 CNC Turning
5 credits Semester: F/S 3 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 1014 Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
This course provides comprehensive instruction and exercises on Haas lathe setup, Haas CNC lathe programming, the Haas lathe intuitive programming system, modern cutting tools, applications of the Machinery’s Handbook, and basic machining theory. Students will be prepared to take the NIMS Level I Performance Assessment for CNC Turning. Lab and testing fees are required.
MACH 1066 CNC Milling
6 credits Semester: F/S 4 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 1055 CNC Turning.
This course provides comprehensive instruction and exercises on Haas vertical 3-axis milling setup, Haas vertical 3-axis CNC milling machine programming, the Haas mill intuitive programming system, modern cutting tools, applications of the Machinery’s Handbook, and basic machining theory. Students will be prepared to take the NIMS Level I Performance Assessment for CNC Milling. Lab and testing fees are required.
MACH 1113 Conventional Manual Lathe
3credits Semester: F/S 1 lecture/4 lab
Combining lecture and on-line learning for the class component with hands-on applications in the machining lab, this course introduces students to the care and operation of Conventional Manual Lathe, measuring instruments, and shop safety procedures. Students learn the use of hand tools, drills and lathe cutting tools; use tapers; and study the methods of machining them. Shop projects are designed to provide practice in turning, knurling, threading, and other operations on the lathe. Students must demonstrate competency in core course objectives through practical applications. This course requires a lab fee and a subscription fee for on-line course materials. Students must have regular access to the internet.
MACH 1133 Conventional Manual Mill
3 credits Semester: F/S 1 lecture/4 lab
This course introduces students to the care and operation of basic machine tools measuring instruments, and shop safety procedures. Combining lecture and on-line learning for the class component with hands-on applications in the machining lab, students will learn the vertical milling machine’s function and components. Students will identify and use various cutting tools, drills, work holding, and tool holding devices. In addition, students will square a vise, tram the head, square a block, edge find, and machine part to print specifications. Students must demonstrate competency in core course objectives through practical applications. A lab fee is required.
MACH 1153 Surface Grinding
3 credits Semester: F/S 1 lecture/4 lab
This course introduces students to the care and operation of basic machine tools measuring instruments, and shop safety procedures. Combining lecture and on-line learning for the class component with hands-on applications in the machining lab, students will learn the surface grinding machine’s function and components. Students will identify and use various grinding wheels, and work holding techniques common to precision grinding. In addition students will grind parallel, perpendicular, and angular surfaces to print specifications. Students must demonstrate competency in core course objectives through practical applications. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2024 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
4 credits Semester: F/S 3 lecture/2 lab
This class presents important rules of GD&T and describes how common features are specified in GD&T prints. Students will identify the application of GD&T as it relates to parts drawings for form, fit and function of designed parts and identify datum’s features and relationships with inspection and work holding concepts. Students must demonstrate competency in core course objectives through practical applications. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2043 Computer Aided Manufacturing Basic Programming
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 2023: Engineering Drawings/GD&T or 75% or better on equivalent assessment.
Students will learn the basic concepts of manual programming of CNC machining applications to include lathes, mills, EDM, CNC drills, and precision lathes (Swiss turn). Topics include the fundamentals of programming; the main types of keyboarding logic and creation of programs; and an introduction to work coordinates, part processing, basics of CAD/CAM and cutting calculations and applications. Students must demonstrate competency in core course objectives through 238 Arkansas State University Mid-South 2017-2018 Catalog practical applications. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2044 Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing
4 credits Semester: F/S 3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course covers the study and application of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 2D Geometry using MasterCam software. Topics include CAM concepts, drawing standards, drawing with precision, editing, view control, measurement, text and annotations, dimensioning, drawing layout and plotting. Emphasis is placed on the application of standards to graphical communications and the development of hands on skills using 2D Geometry. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized.
MACH 2073 Introduction to Quality (ASQ CQI Prep Course)
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 2024: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and MACH 1104: Applied Technical Math.
This course helps prepare students to become a Certified Quality Inspector/Technician. Students will learn to analyze and solve quality problems, Technical Math, Metrology, Calibration, Blueprint Reading, Sampling, Inspection & Testing, Statistical Applications, and Quality Improvement. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2093 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing)
3 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course is the study and application of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) application software for mechanical drawing. Topics include CAD concepts, drawing standards, drawing with precision, editing/converting, view control, measurement, proper annotations, dimensioning, drawing layout, and plotting. Emphasis is placed on the application of standards to graphical communications and the development of hands-on skill. Students will learn to 3D print their designs, reverse engineer, and new product development concepts. Students will learn to export CAD file to .stl format and will use 3D printing software to optimize efficiency. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2204 Introduction to Multi-Axis Programming Using CAM/CAE Software (NX/Esprit/PartMaker)
4 credits Semester: F/S 3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 1055: CNC Turning or MACH 1066: CNC Milling or MACH 2044: Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
This course covers Manufacturing Basics, Planer and Cavity Milling, Surface Contouring, Hole Making, and Turning. Feature-based Machining, Prismatic machining students learn how to rough and finish parts using 2.5 and 3 axis milling and turning machines. Students will learn how to create fixed and multi-axis tool paths. Students will learn roughing and finishing techniques for machining molds and dies. Students will learn to machine parts with complex shapes using 3-axis to 5-axis machinery. Students will learn surface contour machining techniques and tool axis tilt capabilities. A lab fee is required.
MACH 2234 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operations/Programming (PC-DMIS)
4 credits Semester: F/S 2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: MACH 2024: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and MACH 2093: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing).
This course combines lecture and hands-on application of CMM Operations and Programming. This course prepares the student for operation of a CMM using PD-DIMS. The course prepares the student to not only operate already created inspection plans, but to do basic one-off inspections and simple repetitive measurements in an automated fashion. The course will give first time users of PC-DIMS a basic understanding of the software and measurements necessary to write and execute inspection plans. DCC and Basic CAD topics. A lab fee is required.
