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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

 

Precision.  Quality.  High-speed machining.  That’s what it takes to create many of the items in your home and office.  And if the items weren’t created by precision machining technology, then the machinery and equipment needed to produce these products were developed using it.

In our program, students are taught how to select the right machining process, plan that process and operate computer numerical control (CNC) and manual precision machine tools to create parts or products.  Our state-of- the-art lab includes a 5-Axis machining center, CNC milling machines and lathes, a three-dimensional printer, electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment and other industry standard equipment for students to use in hands-on labs.  All labs are supervised by instructors with industry experience.  The precision machining capstone projects help to prepare students for a challenging career in this high demand field.  With your degree, you can choose careers including machining, CNC programming, mold/die making, quality control, or machine tool manufacturing.

The Machine Tool Technology program is certified with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).

It is a graduation requirement of the Machine Tool Technology (MTT) program for students to earn a grade of “C” or better in all “Core Curriculum” and “Program Requirements” courses.

Program Mission
The mission of the Machine Tool Technology program is to prepare students, from the diverse population of Missouri, with the skills, knowledge, and attributes required for the completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Machine Tool Technology field.

Program Goals
The goals of the program are to:

• Provide the students with instruction in the technical skills and knowledge needed to transform ideas and drawings into precision machined parts.

• Provide instruction in machining skills by manual and computer operated machine tools.

• Provide instruction in math to compute the needed formulas required for accurate set up, location, feeds, speeds, and coordinates to produce required parts.

• Provide the student with the opportunity to develop effective communications and interpersonal skills.
   

Program Assessments

• Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)

• National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
   

MTT  100  Precision Machining Practices I.  This course provides the foundation for the use of precision machine technology, hand tools, machining processes, Machinery’s Handbook, measuring instruments, and manual machines for the precision machining trade.  Emphasis is placed on skill development through projects in the lab.  6 credit hours.

MTT  110  Precision Machining Practices II.  This course will continue the use of the knowledge and skills developed in Precision Machining Practices I.  Emphasis is placed on completion of the National Institute of Manufacturing Skills (NIMS) projects and other lab projects.  Prerequisite:  MTT 100 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  120  CNC Programming - Milling.  This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of computer numerical control (CNC) as applied to milling machines.  Instruction includes part planning, tooling usage, writing programs, and machine set-up and operation.  Through laboratory assignments, students apply programming techniques and operate CNC equipment to produce machined projects.  Prerequisite:  MTT 100 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  190  Machine Tool Technology Internship.  The Machine Tool Technology Internship is a planned work experience comprised of 320 hours of paid on-the-job training in a machining related field requiring the student to perform a variety of tasks.  The student will be required to work eight hours per day for eight weeks.  A training agreement between the employer, the student and the college is required.  The student will submit a weekly summary of activities (tasks performed).  Note:  Elective courses may be substituted for internship courses at the discretion or approval of the department.  Prerequisites:  MTT 110 and MTT 120 with a grade of “C” or higher and as stated in the Internship Handbook.  4 credit hours.

MTT  195  Automotive Machining Essentials.  This course will cover the knowledge and skills used to recondition internal combustion engines and related components.  Emphasis is placed on machining equipment, special tools, precision measuring tools and procedures used by the automotive machinist.  3 credit hours.

MTT  200  Grinding Technology.  This course builds upon previous coursework.  It includes grinding wheel construction, abrasives, set-up and procedures required to produce the surface finishes and close tolerances needed in industry.  Skills and knowledge are developed through lecture and laboratory assignments.  Prerequisite:  MTT 110 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  210  Fundamentals of CAD/CAM.  This course introduces the concepts and practices associated with using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software to create programs for computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines.  Instruction includes geometry creation and modification; process and toolpath planning; and toolpath generation.  Through laboratory assignments, students apply programming techniques and operate CNC equipment to produce machined projects.  Prerequisite:  MTT 120 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  220  CNC Programming - Turning and Wire EDM.  This is an advanced computer numerical control (CNC) G-code programming class for the CNC lathe and wire electrical discharge machine (EDM).  Through laboratory assignments, students apply programming techniques and operate CNC equipment to produce machined projects.  Prerequisite:  MTT 120 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  230  Advanced CAD/CAM.  This course provides instruction on how to use computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software to create advanced toolpath programs for three-dimensional, 4^th and 5^th axis milling machines, wire electrical discharge machines (EDM) and computer numerical control (CNC) lathes.  Students build upon concepts learned in the Fundamentals of CAD/CAM class.  Prerequisite:  MTT 210 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT  240  Solid Modeling Essentials.  This course teaches the essential knowledge and skills to create parametric solid parts, assemblies and drawings.  A conceptual foundation of solids is developed through case study based design projects.  3 credit hours.

MTT  290  Precision Machining Capstone Course.  This is a project-oriented course that incorporates all machining operations into a real world scenario.  The projects include necessary process documentation, computer numerical control (CNC), computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and manual machining operations.  The student will design and make metal stamping or plastic injection tooling.  Prerequisite:  MTT 200, 210 and MTT 220 with a grade of “C” or higher.  3 credit hours.

MTT 299  Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology.  Special Topics in Machine Tool Technology (MTT) may include instruction on topics not covered in other MTT courses.  Topics covered in other MTT courses may also be covered in more depth in this special topics course.  Projects may be undertaken in any area related to the major program with credit hours determined by the level and amount of involvement.  The minimum involvement required for one credit is 30 contact hours.  The specific topic(s), objectives, plan of instruction, and evaluation criteria must be documented in the syllabus; approved by the Department/Division Chair; and filed in the Academic Records Office.  Students may complete more than one Special Topics course, provided that the credits earned in this manner do not exceed a total of four (4) credits.  1-4 credit hours.