Associate degrees in Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.
This concentration will advance an accelerated grinder graduate to the next level of expertise: a grinder specialist. Companies that specifically advertise for a grinder specialist will appreciate the versatility of skills included in the program. The body of knowledge goes beyond grinding to include Computer Aided Manufacturing and interfacing with CNC Grinders. Exposure to jigs, fixtures, and mold design is also included.
The technical education for this concentration includes specific classes that meet the requirements for state approved apprentices. Focused toward the Pennsylvania Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program, this series of courses exceeds the minimum requirements for related instruction to achieve Journeyman status. The program provides flexibility for company-sponsored apprentices by offering machine-related courses that vary based upon student/company...
The technical education component of the Tooling and EDM Technology Program prepares students to operate and understand many of the machines and processes within the Tooling and EDM industry. Students will begin by learning essential entry-level skills of a machinist. The program will then progress toward an emphasis on developing a higher level of skill on manual surface grinders, RAM EDM, as well as related theory. Upon completion of the program,...
Students in this program will be exposed to all facets of machining and will be equipped to perform complex machining operations to tolerances of +/- .0001" (one-ten thousandth of an inch). Manual milling, turning and EDM machining will prepare students for the more focused areas of Accelerated Grinding and Accelerated Milling. Coupled with design classes and advanced math, graduates will be ready to display a wide variety of talents that will make...
The associate in applied science degree Machine Tool Technology emphasizes the advanced manufacturing technologies. Students are prepared to work in precision tooling, machining, and manufacturing. Graduates could qualify for positions as machine tool operators; machinists; Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinists and programmers; Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) operator/programmers; computer-aided drafting/design and computer-aided...
Computer Careers Program Prerequisites (Applies to all degree, diploma and certificate degree programs):
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in ENGL0460.
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in READ0460.
Appropriate placement test score or concurrent enrollment in MATH 0470.
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