Manufacturing Technology

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Every manufactured part from aerospace and automobiles, to computers, cell phones and motorcycles, virtually everything man-made is touched by machinists. A machinist is a skilled metal worker who makes parts out of metal, plastic and composites with machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines. A machinist can set up and operate most types of machines and has an understanding of what the various machine tools do. Machinists turn a block of material into intricate parts that meet precise specifications. Machinists use precision-measuring instruments such as micrometers, optical comparators and gages to measure the accuracy of their work to thousandths of an inch. The CBC Manufacturing Technology curriculum includes trade support theory courses in conjunction with laboratory training and general education courses. For more information, call 509-542-4804.

At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate machining skills on manual machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, sawing machines and measuring tools, as well as blueprint reading and other skills
  • Operate high tech equipment, such as computer coordinate measuring systems (CMM)
  • Set-up, operate and maintain Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
  • Demonstrate skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
  • Use math and problem-solving skills to produce parts with machining tools
  • Inspect and measure parts to specified tolerances
  • Demonstrate appropriate employment skills necessary for industry employment

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

MT 102: Solidworks(R) I [RE]

Credits 4

This course is an introduction to SolidWorks(R) design software. The intent is to guide students through the software so they develop an understanding of how parts are designed as well as the concepts of blueprint construction/reading. The principles of geometric construction and constraints such as perpendicularity, concentricity, and parallelism are stressed so students are able to understand the workings of a precision model. $25 Solidworks fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of either BPR 105 or BPR 110 or equivalent, and either CA 100 or CS 101, all with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.

MT 111: Introduction to Manual Machining [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to give students skills in using measuring instruments and concepts of machining with a metal lathe. Upon completion of this course, students should know how to turn and measure diameters within .001'', cut threads, knurl, and cut tapers. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Manufacturing Technology program.

MT 112: Introduction to Manual Machining Lab [RE]

Credits 1 7

Work on projects using the lathe to practice the concepts taught in the class. $7 per credit machine shop fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Manufacturing Technology program.

MT 121: Intermediate Manual Machining Techniques [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to build skills and knowledge on vertical and horizontal milling machine. Upon completion, students should be able to set up a milling machine to cut features with a tolerance of .001''. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 111 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.

MT 122: Intermediate Manual Machining Techniques Lab [RE]

Credits 1 7

Work on projects using the lathe and milling machine to practice the concepts taught in class. $7 per credit machine shop fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 111 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.

Equivalent Courses
MT 132

MT 131: Advanced Manual Machining [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to allow students to learn about job planning, scheduling, and estimating parts as well as producing a product suggested by the instructor. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 102, MT 121, and MT 122, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

MT 132: Advanced Manual Machining Lab [RE]

Credits 1 7

Work on projects using the lathe and milling machine to practice the concepts taught in class. $7 per credit machine shop fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 102, MT 121, and MT 122, all with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.

Equivalent Courses
MT 122

MT 193: Independent Study [RE]

Credits 1 15

A class used to explore new coursework or for a specific topic of special interest. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Manufacturing Technology program.

MT 202: Solidworks(R) II [RE]

Credits 4

This course prepares students to take the Certified SolidWorks(R) Associate Exam. $25 Solidworks fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 102 with a 2.0 or higher, or instructor permission.

MT 211: Introduction to CNC Machining [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to build skills and knowledge in Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to program, set up, and operate a CNC milling machine. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Manufacturing Technology program.

MT 212: Introduction to CNC Machining Lab [RE]

Credits 1 7

Work on projects using the lathe and milling machine to practice the concepts taught in class. $7 per credit machine shop fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Manufacturing Technology program.

MT 221: Intermediate CNC Machining and Programming [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to build skill and knowledge in CNC. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to program, set up, and operate CNC equipment. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 211 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.

MT 231: Advanced CNC Machining Technologies [RE]

Credits 4

This course is designed to build skill and knowledge in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Upon completion of this course, students should be able to draw a part in a solid modeling software, write a program with the CAM system, and machine the part on a CNC. $7 per credit machine shop fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 221 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.

MT 232: Advanced CNC Machining Technologies Lab [RE]

Credits 1 7

Work on projects using SolidWorks(R), CAM system, and CNC milling machine to practice the concepts taught in class. $7 per credit machine shop fee. $11.40 lab fee.

Prerequisite

Completion of MT 221 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor permission.