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Course Descriptions for Manufacturing Technology

MT-10Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology
CSU(3.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
An introduction to the basic concepts of manufacturing and operation of machine tools. Topics covered include proper use of layout and measuring tools, setup and operation of machine tools to industry standards, and calculating the proper feeds and speeds to accurately and efficiently produce a manufactured part.

MT-11Intermediate Manufacturing Technology
CSU(4.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
Combines the theories of lathe and grinding machine operations along with technical information to manufacture parts to industry standards.Course work includes a review of basic lathe and grinding machine operations progressing into intermediate level techniques and setups used in modern manufacturing.
Prerequisite: MT-10

MT-12Advanced Manufacturing Technology
CSU(4.00 units LEC/LAB)Grade Only
An in-depth study of milling machine operations and practices.Course content includes concepts and practices required and used by contemporary industry and the application of theory and machine operation to complete projects. Projects include general and rotary milling, precise boring, indexing, and gear manufacturing. In addition the proper application of modern cutting tool materials is discussed.
Prerequisite: MT-11

MT-13Manufacturing Technology Capstone
CSU(4.00 units LL)Grade Only
The capstone of the Manufacturing Technology Program.The latest technology at the high-end of manufacturing is covered. Course work includes four and five-axis manufacturing, plunge and wire electrical discharge machining (EDM), rapid prototyping systems, and laser cutting/engraving.
Prerequisite: MT-54B and MT-59B and MT-12

MT-52Ferrous Metallurgy
CSU(3.00 units LL)CR/NC option
A study of ferrous metals as they are used in industry.Students will study metals from the ore state to manufacturing a product and phase-isothermal transformation diagrams in relation to heat treating experiments.The course includes coordinated lab experience in specimen heat-treating, tensile testing, etching, polishing, and microscopic examination.

MT-54AIntroduction to Computer Numerical Control
CSU(4.00 units LL)Grade Only
An introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) including its history, application, control units, types of machine tools, programming, and transfer mediums.The course will focus on manual and automatic operation of Bridgeport and Fanuc style CNC machine tools.Students will learn to control machine tools by writing computer programs using industry standard programming protocols.
Prerequisite: MT-10

MT-54BComputer Number Control Machining
CSU(4.00 units LL)Grade Only
An advanced course in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines and lathes. Students in this class will learn programming of Fanuc style controllers (standard G & M codes) and their applications in the manufacturing industry. This course prepares students for occupations in the CNC machining industry.
Prerequisite: MT-54A

MT-54LNumerical Control Lab
CSU(2.00 units LAB)Grade Only
A laboratory in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines and lathes.Students in this class will program and operate CNC machines. This lab prepares students for occupations in the CNC machining industry.
Prerequisite: MT-54A

MT-59AMasterCAM 2-D Programming
CSU(4.00 units LL)Grade Only
This course covers numerical controlled machining including its application, control units, type of machine tools, positioning, tape, and tape processing equipment. Instruction is given in manual operation of SLO-SYN control unit and basic programming for point to point and continuous path operation. Students will operate the Bridgeport Series I computer numerical control vertical mill with Boss 8 control and Mori-Seiki/ Yasnac lathe.
Recommended Prep:MT-54A or DT-25

MT-59BMasterCAM 3-D Programming
CSU(4.00 units LL)Grade Only
A continuation of MT-59A MasterCAM 2-Dimensional Programming. This course will provide instruction in 3-dimensional programming using MasterCAM to create derived and composite surfaces and toolpaths for wireframe and surface models.
Prerequisite: MT-59A


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