Objectives
The Tool and Die Machining program will continue to prepare students for the machninist, mold maker, tool and die industry, and the computer numerical control (CNC) industrial sectors. The student will gain knowledge in design, manufacturing of jigs, fixtures, and dies for custom production, maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment and tooling. The student will become familiar with the intricate set ups on shop equipment such as mills, lathes, surface grinders, cylindrical grinder, tool and cutter grinders, and EDM machines. The student will also gain a significant amount of skills in the operation, troubleshooting and program creation using computer numerical control (CNC) systems. All manufactured projects will conform to minimum industry standards by using highly accurate precision and accuracy.
Course description
Semester 3
# ENG1780 - 002 - Applied Communication II
Prerequisites: ENG 1580, ENG 1581 In this course, students will refine their communication skills by preparing responses to a variety of work-related situations. In accordance with MTCU requirements general education, the course will provide the opportunity for students to develop a greater understanding of work and the economy and of the relationships among individuals and society.
# ENG1751 - 001 - Job Search Skills: Ind. Study
Prerequisite: ENG 1551 Through guided independent study, students will explore the job search process in detail and gain a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practices that lead to successful job searching and career planning. This course will also encourage further development of the independent learning skills and strategies practiced in ENG 1551 and 1581.
# MTM2311 - 002 - CNC Programming/Operations II
Students will explore and practice more advanced programming routines and procedures for lathes and milling machines equipped with Fanuc controls. Emphasis will be placed on application to tool and die machining.
# MTM2320 - 010 - Workshop Technology III
Prerequisite: TEM 1200 Students will apply advanced machining operations using specialized equipment such as Fagor CNC controls, surface grinders, and other manual machines while following established safety procedures and precautions to manufacture tooling components.
# MTM2325 - 002 - Machining Operations
Prerequisite: TEM 1200 Students will advance to more complex machining setup, operation, and maintenance of conventional and modern technology machining and tooling equipment. Students will also describe the appropriate tools necessary for simple and intricate machine setups of die components.
# MTM2330 - 002 - Jigs and Fixtures
Students will design procedures, sketching, cost comparisons, tooling estimates, and production plans of various jigs/fixtures required in tool and die manufacturing and other settings. In the preparation of required drawings, students will stipulate geometric dimensions and tolerances.
# MTM2335 - 002 - Die Design and Calculations
Students will learn advanced blueprint reading and calculating techniques specific to the tool and die machining trade. Applying geometric tolerances, trigonometry, and other industry standards, students will interpret details and assemble drawings of various components.
Semester 4
# GEN2405 - 002 - Global Warming Concepts
This interactive course encourages students to debate issues related to global warming, developing skills in innovative thinking, research, political awareness, ethical reasoning, debating and communicating orally and in writing. Students will develop an awareness of the current scientific certainties in global warming versus what is not certain, historical and current political issues related to global awareness, including topics such as the Kyoto agreement, ethical responsibilities of invididuals, corporations, and governements, and the conflictions between economic development and the environment.
# MTM2411 - 003 - Manufacturing Processes
Students will understand more specialized manufacturing equipment and their construction, processes, operation, applications currently used by various industries (tool and die, machining, moldmaking, etc.).
# MTM2420 - 003 - CAD/CAM
Students will learn computer-aided drafting in 3D design. Using the latest design and manufacturing software students will construct simple part and assembly designs along with manufacturing plans.
# MTM2425 - 002 - Metal Forming Technologies
Students will use advanced calculations necessary in machining components and building dies. Different types and operations of dies and punch presses will be discussed.
# MTM2430 - 010 - Tool and Die Manufacturing
Students machine various components and manufacture a die to engineering drawing specifications while operating conventional and CNC equipment. Students will use new machining and set up techniques, use fixtures, learn electrical discharge machining operations, and assemble stamping tools.
