| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| PMT 121 |
Safety and Tool Usage |
4 |
| This course covers Machine Tool theory including safety practices and working concepts of hand tools, band saws, belt sanders, pedestal grinders, drill presses, and cutting tools. It also provides practical applications including jobs and projects involving hand tools, cutting, deburring, sharpening, and grinding various cutting tools. |
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| PMT 122 |
Engine Lathe Set-Up and Operation |
4 |
| Safety, cutting speeds, types of lathes, lathe accessories, lathe operation, and measuring instruments are covered in this course. Practical application includes jobs and projects using three- (3) and four- (4) jaw chucks, as well as collets. Lathe operations covered include facing, turning, center drilling, reaming, boring, tapering, knurling, and thread chasing. The course provides students with technical competence in using lathe accessories, as well as in lathe operations. Technical competence in the use of measuring instruments is also stressed. |
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| PMT 123 |
Milling Machine Set-Up and Operation |
4 |
| Information about safety, types of milling machines, milling machine attachments, milling operations, and measuring instruments is contained in this course. Practical applications include jobs and projects that start with basic milling machine set-ups and operations and continue to grow in complexity. Measuring instruments are also stressed in this course. |
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| PMT 124 |
Combined Machine Practices |
4 |
| Lathe and milling machine operations, as well as measuring tool use, are emphasized in this course. An introduction to metallurgy and heat-treating is also included. Practical applications consist of projects that require milling and turning operations. Projects consist of more than one part requiring machining for desired fit and proper heat-treating. The importance of machining to size is stressed in multiple part projects. Safety is emphasized in milling operations, turning operations, measuring tool use, and heat-treating. |
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| PMT 125 |
CNC Lathe Set-Up and Operation |
4 |
| This course covers the general information needed to program CNC lathes. Programs written by the student will include straight and taper turning. Programming radii as well as thread chasing, drilling and tapping are also included. Computer Numeric Control (CNC) lathe safety procedures, tooling set-up, programming and CNC lathe operation are included in the practical application portion of this course. |
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| PMT 126 |
CNC Milling Set-up & Operation |
4 |
| This course covers the general information needed to program CNC milling machines. Programs written by the student will include contours, cutter compensation, and hole patterns. CNC milling safety, tool set-up, programming and CNC milling machine operation are included in the practical application portion of this course. |
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| PMT 221 |
Machining Management |
4 |
| This covers machine-scheduling estimates, print control and revisions, actual production, assembly, inspection, and final production analysis. This course places students as owners of their own shop in which they will be asked to choose a part, estimate machine times, check or create blueprints, and machine parts. Finally, parts are assembled, inspected, and evaluated for profit or loss. |
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| PMT 222 |
Computer Aided Design/Quality Control |
4 |
| This course introduces the students to the use of CAD software to create geometry that will later be used for CAM. Practical application includes a group of exercises created to familiarize the students with MasterCam and its functions. Also covered in this course are quality control, tool use, and calibration. Practical application includes inspection other people’s work and keeping track of discrepancies between part and print. |
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| PMT 223 |
Computer Aided Machining – Applied |
4 |
| This course stresses taking geometry from CAD software files and transferring the geometry to CAM software. Practical experience includes creating geometry in MasterCam, creating toolpath to machine part, inputting cutter information, transmitting toolpath to CNC and machining the part. Part inspection is the final step. The students will receive practical experience in creating geometry, creating toolpath, transmitting to CNC machine, and inspecting parts. |
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| PMT 224 |
Comprehensive Machining Processes |
4 |
| Covered in this course are the more advanced methods of machining including wire and sinker electrical discharge machining, waterjet cutting machines and laser cutting machines. Machining allowances and processes will also be covered. Cutting torch and welding applications will also be a part of this course. The addition of more complex parts and machining processes will be looked at. |
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| PMT 225 |
Grinding Set-ups and Operations |
4 |
| Types of grinders, safety rules, operations, and tool and cutter grinding are covered in this course. Use of measuring instruments is emphasized. Practical experience includes setting up and operating surface grinders, grinding taper and straight shafts, and grinding end mills. Inspection of parts after grinding is also stressed. |
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| PMT 226 |
Applied Machining Practices |
4 |
| Practical experience includes designing, machining, and assembling a project. The project tests the student’s machining abilities by demanding accuracy and lack of machine marks. Also covered are final touches on polishing skills with conventional machines. All machines in the shop are at the student’s disposal. |
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| PMT 227 |
Internship |
4 |
| This work experience is designed to expose the student to an industrial, commercial, or clinical environment. Students are placed into a contracted facility after completing 50 credit hours, having a 2.00 GPA, and meeting all other program prerequisites and academic requirements prior to their final spring semester. Students are expected to adhere to all policies and regulations associated with the facility. Students will work on projects selected to expose the student to “live” work situations, while building upon the student’s knowledge, skill and attitude as an entry-level technician and will be used to grade the student’s performance for the course. (No compensation) |
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| PMT 228 |
Cooperative Educational Experience |
4 |
| This work experience is designed to expose the student to an industrial, commercial, or clinical environment. Students are placed into a contracted facility after completing 50 credit hours, having a 2.00 GPA, and meeting all other program prerequisites and academic requirements prior to their final spring semester. Students are expected to adhere to all policies and regulations associated with the facility. Students will work on projects selected to expose the student to “live” work situations, while building upon the student’s knowledge, skill and attitude as an entry-level technician and will be used to grade the student’s performance for the course. (Compensation) |
