MCHT 2800 - Computer Aided Manufacturing

This class meets twice a week for a total of 4 hours. Lecture ranges anywhere from 30-40 min. The remainder of the time is used for students to review the software applications taught in today’s lesson and work on assigned projects. This course is designed to familiarize students with current manufacturing processes using CAM software. Students are required to do a minimum of one project on the CNC Machining Centers and one project on the CNC Turning Centers. The project includes, programming, machine set up, machining, and tear down to produce the parts to required specifications. Students will be required to inspect their parts to see if it matches tolerances on the print.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Northern Wyoming Community College
Project Name:
Pathways to Success in a Technical Career: Leveraging TAACCCT Projects to Improve Programs
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Computer aided manufacturing, CAD

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
L & H Industrial, Inc
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing -- Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4034)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
15 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
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Quality Assurance Organization:
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Quality Note:
Faculty sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which lists the requirements of the course development process and the course review process. This MOU includes a quality matters review by our Distance Learning Department, a subject matter expert review, and a grant requirements review.
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  • Quality Matters
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Machine Tool Technology AAS

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