35 courses with the subject MAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MAC 101Machine Shop I8
Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part I of II.
Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part II of II.
MAC 108Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Grinding2
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proper techniques in computer numerically controlled (CNC) outside diameter (OD), internal diameter (ID), and surface grinding. Covers the programming and operation of various CNC grinders and the set-up of selected grinding operations. Focuses on understanding the importance of machine parameters and wheel selection to surface finish in grinding applications.
Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part I of II.
Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part II of II.
Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation.
MAC 125Intro to Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance in Machining3
Presents basic topics in Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Explains internationally recognized GD&T symbols. Explains the importance of a feature control frame. Covers the Cartesian coordinate system in relation to precision components. Covers theoretical and practical concepts of geometric controls relative to design, tooling, production, and inspection.
MAC 130Introduction to Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)2
Introduces the equipment, processes, and components of electric discharge machining. Includes basic operation and programming for computer numerical control (CNC) electrical discharge machining (EDM).
Focuses on inspection using a Coordinate Measuring Machine. Includes hands-on demonstration of CMM setup, initialization and operation. Covers the essential aspects of the software and CMM operation, using a sample part for hands-on practice.
MAC 150Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing3
Introduces computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with emphasis on programming of numerical control machinery. Teaches program writing procedures using proper language and logic and a CAM programming system to produce numerical control code for machines. Teaches basic computer usage, 2 1/2D and 3D CAD-CAM integration, and code-to-machine transfer.
Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.
Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part II of II.
Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part I of II.
Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part II of II.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery’s Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.
Presents instruction in the proper selection, application and care of basic tools and measuring techniques required for reliable inspection. Demonstrates the importance of dimensional inspection in a high precision manufacturing environment. Teaches students the inspector’s role in compliance and reliability.
Applies the differential coefficient of expansion to measurements. Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining multiple measurements from a reference plane to inspect a single feature. Demonstrates proficiency using the computer assisted optical comparator to measure circles, arcs, and angles in addition to using surface roundness and surface finish gauges. Covers the techniques for establishing part alignments, centerlines, rotation, and elevation. Provides students with opportunity to compare coordinate measuring machine (CMM) results to bench inspection results. Part II of II.
MAC 218Intermediate CMM Operation and Programming2
Covers intermediate level coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming and operation. Includes application of CMM programming to inspect complex components, set-up and operation of intermediate CMM operations in addition to the creation of graphical reports based on CMM measurement results. Features the generation of inspection reports based on geometrical dimensioning and importing CMM measurement data into a statistical process control database.
Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.
Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the techniques for selecting proper tool applications. Focuses on complex tool geometries and their effects on machining parameters in a precision environment. Examines production advantages of advanced tooling applications. Highlights 5-axis milling programming to maximize tool life and optimize performance.
MAC 251Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Modeling and Simulation3
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the usage of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in a complex 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning environment. Examines model and program complex parts using computer-aided design (CAD) and CAM software and features various complex multi-axis machining methods and applications. Applies machining methods to a flow cell precision machining production environment to witness positive production and quality impacts.
MAC 253Advanced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operating and Programming3
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate advanced coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming using modeling and scanning. Examines advanced geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) theories and reports. Covers advanced machine tool calibration, investigate form, and use complex visual inspection equipment.
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate process and quality control through the use of information technology (IT) systems in the manufacturing environment. Covers the use of measure cuts in high-end machining, systems communication, and data transfer to monitor productivity and quality. Features tools to monitor part quality in process.
MAC 255Introduction to Supply Chain Strategies for Industry3
Focuses on effective supply chain strategies for industry. Covers first article part inspections and production validation. Demonstrates flow cell ideology in a live flow cell production environment. Examines value stream mapping, customer/supplier roles, and quality systems in addition to proper health and safety guidelines.
MAC 256Multi-axis Machine Tool Set-up, Programming and Operation3
Covers the programming and operation of high end 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning machines. Features complex set-ups on 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning machines. Examines technical instructions and guidelines set forth by a flow cell precision machining environment. Demonstrates the necessary standard and quality audits associated with a machining flow cell.
Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate various machining methods such as 5-axis milling, 3-axis turning, internal diameter (ID) and outside diameter (OD) grinding in addition to vertical and wire electrical discharge machining (EDM). Covers coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming and measuring, tool presetting and validation. Examines Lean and Six Sigma methodology in a live precision machining flow cell.
MAC 258Tool Inspection, Validation and Presetting2
Covers the importance of tool management and tool presetting in a production environment. Examines tool presetting and tool presetter programming. Provides students with the opportunity to inspect and validate complex tool geometry using a computer numerical controlled (CNC) tool presetter.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
