Machining and CNC Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the machining and manufacturing industries. The curriculum features basic to advanced machining concepts involving various machine tools such as conventional lathes, mills, grinders, and their Computer Numerical Control (CNC) counterparts. Coursework also involves blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, shop math, and statistical and mechanical measurements. The second year of the program places emphasis in CNC and CAD/CAM systems as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in preparation for employment in the computerized manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required to continue into the next semester. Prospective students should have solid math skills and demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Computer and keyboarding skills are recommended. Placement in specific English and Math classes is determined by the college assessment test.
Current industry professionals may enroll in individual courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's permission.
Contact Information:
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MACH-150 | Machining Technology Theory I | 6 |
| MACH-151L | Machining Technology Lab I | 6 |
| MACH-171 | Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MACH-152L | Machining Technology Lab II | 5 |
| MACH-160 | Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| MACH-172 | Blueprint Reading II | 2 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MACH-234 | Computers in Machining | 2 |
| MACH-253L | Computer Numerical Control Lab | 5 |
| MACH-273 | Blueprints in Manufacturing | 3 |
| MACH-283 | Computer Numerical Control | 5 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MACH-254L | Advanced Computer Numerical Control Lab | 5 |
| MACH-274 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MACH-284 | Advanced Numerical Control | 5 |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Total Credits | 68-72 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Illustrate shop terms, language, and vocabulary to describe processes and methods as well as the machinery, their accessories and use.
- Interpret various views, lines, symbols, terms, and abbreviations routinely used on blueprints in the manufacturing industry.
- Strategize and develop detailed and effective manufacturing processes from a blueprint, engineering sketch, related documents, or verbal instructions and executing these processes on conventional and computerized machine tools.
- Perform basic and advanced mechanical measurements using proper technique and equipment, and develop process corrections based upon measured observations.
- Demonstrate capable navigation of CNC machine controls as well as compose and employ machine code (G-Code) to dictate and manipulate CNC machine tool motion.
- Analyze and interpret admissible feature tolerances provided on geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD&T) blueprints to Y14.5 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards.
- Produce 3D models and develop practical NC code applying CAD/CAM software to CNC lathe and CNC mill toolpaths.
- Compare and employ complex CNC machine tools such as EDM, screw machines, 5-axis and mill-turn machines.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.