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Computerized Machining and Manufacturing Technology (MFG)


MFG 112  Shop Safety and Production Procedures Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that teaches basic occupational health and safety, safe handling of hazardous materials used in manufacturing environments and other safety topics. Other topics include basic use and care of hand tools, as well as deburring, benchwork and other finishing processes.

MFG 113  Cutting Tools and Workholding Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic lathe tool and milling cutter geometry, carbide selection, as well as machining with ceramics and other superhard cutting tools. Other topics include basic lathe and mill workholding devices, as well as basic setup for turning and machining.

MFG 114  Manufacturing Planning and Processes Level 1  (1)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic machine shop job planning, basic principles of lean manufacturing, computer-aided technology in manufacturing and statistical process control.

MFG 115  Reading Engineering Drawings Level 1  (3)

Modular, group-paced course that teaches basic reading and interpretation of orthographic and isometric mechanical drawings specific to the manufacturing industry. Includes basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD& T). Emphasizes details, relevant manufacturing requirements, and industry standards and terminology.

MFG 116  Manufacturing Careers and Management Level 1  (1)

Modular, group-paced course that includes labor history and legislation, basic job readiness and employability preparation, career exploration, and other basic leadership and management principles. Includes tour of local manufacturing facility.

MFG 117  Conventional Milling Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic set up and safe operation of milling machines, with an emphasis on speed and feed calculations and other processes for optimal manufacturing productivity. PREREQUISITE: Any of the following: MFG 111 or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 118  Conventional Turning Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic set up and safe operation of engine lathes, with an emphasis on speed and feed calculations and other processes for optimal manufacturing productivity. PREREQUISITE: Any of the following: MFG 111 or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 119  Precision Grinding Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic set up and safe operation of surface grinders, with an emphasis on close tolerance work, correct wheel selection, work speed, feed, depth of cut and other processes for optimal manufacturing efficiency. PREREQUISITE: Any of the following: MFG 111 or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 121  Measuring Systems and Quality Assurance Level 2  (3)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level use and care of tools, instruments and equipment used in measurement, layout and inspection. Provides intermediate-level instruction in tolerancing, inch and metric measuring systems, Cartesian coordinate system and various quality improvement processes. PREREQUISITE: MFG 111 or instructor's permission.

MFG 122  Shop Safety and Production Procedures Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that teaches intermediate-level occupational health and safety, safe handling of hazardous materials used in manufacturing environments and other safety topics. Other topics include intermediate-level use and care of hand tools, as well as deburring, benchwork and other finishing processes. PREREQUISITE: MFG 112 or instructor's permission.

MFG 123  Cutting Tools and Workholding Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level lathe tool and milling cutter geometry, carbide selection, as well as machining with ceramics and other superhard cutting tools. Other topics include intermediate-level lathe and mill workholding devices, as well as setup for turning and machining. PREREQUISITE: MFG 113 or instructor's permission.

MFG 124  Manufacturing Planning and Processes Level 2  (1)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level machine shop job planning, principles of lean manufacturing, computer-aided technology in manufacturing and statistical process control. PREREQUISITE: MFG 114 or instructor's permission.

MFG 125  Reading Engineering Drawings Level 2  (3)

Modular, group-paced course that teaches intermediate-level reading and interpretation of orthographic and isometric mechanical drawings specific to the manufacturing industry. Includes intermediate-level geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD& T). Emphasizes details, relevant manufacturing requirements and industry standards and terminology. PREREQUISITE: MFG 115 or instructor's permission.

MFG 126  Manufacturing Careers and Management Level 2  (1)

Modular, group-paced course that includes labor history and legislation, intermediate-level job readiness and employability preparation, career exploration, and other intermediate-level leadership and management principles. Includes tour of local manufacturing facility. PREREQUISITE: MFG 116 or instructor's permission.

MFG 127  Conventional Milling Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level set up and safe operation of milling machines, with an emphasis on speed and feed calculations and other processes for optimal manufacturing productivity. PREREQUISITE: MFG 117 or instructor's permission.

MFG 128  Conventional Turning Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level set up and safe operation of engine lathes, with an emphasis on speed and feed calculations and other processes for optimal manufacturing productivity. Includes threading and other specialized turning processes. PREREQUISITE: MFG 118 or instructor's permission.

MFG 129  Precision Grinding Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level set up and safe operation of surface grinders, with an emphasis on close tolerance work, correct wheel selection, work speed, feed, depth of cut and other processes for optimal manufacturing efficiency. Introduces cylindrical grinding. PREREQUISITE: MFG 119 or instructor's permission.

MFG 141  CNC Systems Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to computer numerical control systems and equipment, with an emphasis on basic operator skills, control navigation, and programming functions. Prepares students for (and is prerequisite to) MFG 142 and 143. PREREQUISITE: Any of the following: MFG 117, 118 or 119; or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 142  CNC Machining Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to computer numerical control machining (milling), with an emphasis on set-up, programming and operation of two- and three-axis machine tools. Topics include G&M codes, tool setting, workholding, manual programming, and manual data input. PREREQUISITE: MFG 141 or instructor's permission.

MFG 143  CNC Turning Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to computer numerical control turning (lathe), with an emphasis on set up, programming and operation of 2-axis turning centers. Topics include G&M codes, tool setting, workholding, manual programming, and manual data input. PREREQUISITE: MFG 141 or instructor's permission.

MFG 144  CAD/CAM Systems Level 1  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), with an emphasis on two-dimensional geometry, toolpaths and machining. Software currently taught is Mastercam. PREREQUISITE: Any of the following: MFG 117, 118 or 119; or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 151  CNC Systems Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level study of computer numerical control systems and equipment, with an emphasis on operator skills, control navigation, and programming functions. PREREQUISITE: MFG 141 or instructor's permission.

MFG 152  CNC Machining Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level study of computer numerical control machining (milling), with an emphasis on set up, programming and operation of 3-axis vertical machining centers. Topics include G&M codes, tool setting, workholding, manual programming, and manual data input. PREREQUISITE: MFG 142 or instructor's permission.

MFG 153  CNC Turning Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level study of computer numerical control turning (lathe), with an emphasis on set up, programming and operation of 2-axis turning centers. Topics include G&M codes, tool setting, workholding, manual programming, interactive graphics interface, and manual data input. PREREQUISITE: MFG 143 or instructor's permission.

MFG 154  CAD/CAM Systems Level 2  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level study of computer-aided design and manufacturing, with an emphasis on 3-D geometry, toolpaths and machining. Includes surfacing and solid modeling. Software currently taught is Mastercam. PREREQUISITE: MFG 142 and 144; or instructor's permission.

MFG 155  Advanced Manufacturing Processes  (1)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to advanced processes such as laser, waterjet, and electric discharge machining. Includes tour of a local manufacturing facility. PREREQUISITE: MFG 111 or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor's permission.

MFG 156  Review-Job Shadow Level 1  (1)

Modular, self-paced course that includes on-the-job experience in a manufacturing facility, as well as review of prior learning in the classroom and lab. Students submit a written report of their on-the-job experience. PREREQUISITE: MFG 111 or MACH 101 or higher; or instructor’s permission.

MFG 157  Review-Job Shadow Level 2  (1)

Modular, self-paced course that includes a second on-the-job experience in a manufacturing facility, as well as review of prior learning in the classroom and lab. Students submit a written report of their on-the-job experience. PREREQUISITE: MFG 156 or instructor's permission.

MFG 158  Review-Job Shadow Level 3  (1)

Modular, self-paced course that includes a third on-the-job experience in a manufacturing facility, as well as review of prior learning in the classroom and lab. Students submit two written reports of their on-the-job experience. PREREQUISITE: MFG 157 or instructor's permission.

MFG 159  Review-Job Shadow Level 4  (1)

Modular, self-paced course that includes a fourth on-the-job experience in a manufacturing facility, as well as review of prior learning in the classroom and lab. Students submit two written reports of their on-the-job experience. PREREQUISITE: MFG 158 or instructor's permission.

MFG 160  Review-Job Shadow Level 5  (1)

Modular, self-paced capstone course that includes a fifth on-the-job experience in a manufacturing facility, as well as review of prior learning in the classroom and lab. Students submit two written reports of their on-the-job experience. PREREQUISITE: MFG 159 or instructor's permission.

MFG 161  CNC Systems Level 3  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes intermediate-level study of computer numerical control systems and equipment, with an emphasis on operator skills, control navigation, and manual programming. PREREQUISITE: MFG 151 or instructor's permission.

MFG 162  Applied Materials for Manufacturing  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to the manufacture and structure of metals, the effects of alloying elements on and heat treatment of steel, as well as various destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Emphasizes metallurgy in manufacturing processes and machinability of various types of materials.

MFG 164  Shop Math  (2)

Modular, group-paced course that includes a review of basic math and arithmetic functions. Other topics include basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry for machining and manufacturing.

MFG 177  Manufacturing Work Experience  (1-12)

Capstone course that allows students to work full- or part-time in a manufacturing environment directly to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171 and instructor's permission.

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