Precision Manufacturing

The reading of engineering drawings/blueprints, interpreting of commonly used symbols, orthographic projection, geometric construction, dimensioning, and sectioning. Includes a general approach to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Focus on subject matter relevant to Machine Tool Technology and Industrial Technology applications and local industry requirements. Designed to provide a working knowledge of methods of graphical communication.

Introduction to machine tool operations relating to precision measuring tools, layout methods, screw threads, benchwork, drill presses, bandsaws, optical and manual inspection techniques, basic lathe and vertical milling operations, and evaluation of manufacturing job opportunities. Emphasis on the safe and correct use of hand and machine tools.

Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals including paid or volunteer work experience or an internship. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives, build competencies and broaden experiences. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.

Continuation of APPM 97060A. Theory and laboratory practice relating to advanced lathe and milling machine operations, gear cutting, steel and heat treating, basic surface and cylindrical grinding, and introduction to metric measurement. Emphasis on correct machine tool setups and quality of project work are stressed.

Introduction to programming and operating three axis computer numerical controlled drilling and milling machines. Instruction includes the standard X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system, manual and automatic milling machine operation, absolute and incremental positioning, tape coding and preparation, and fabrication of basic and intermediate three axis drill and mill parts.

Welding industry fundamentals including introduction to SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW processes, oxyacetylene and braze welding, plasma and fuel gas cutting, general shop equipment usage, welding electricity fundamentals, shop safety, identification of welding consumables, hazardous materials regulation, introduction to blueprint reading as applied in manufacturing industry.

Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals including paid or volunteer work experience or an internship. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives, build competencies and broaden experiences. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.

Introduction to design and fabrication of production-type tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and gauges as applied in industry. Emphasis on tool design practices, fabrication techniques, set-up procedures, and inspection of production parts.

The fundamentals of the latest version of Mastercam CAD/CAM manufacturing software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes theory and laboratory practice on the use of the Mastercam software environment to create 2 1/2 and 3 axis, lathe, and wire edm tool paths. Instruction includes part drawing, dimensioning, importing electronic files (DXF, IGES, Sldprt, and Dwg), lathe and mill tool path construction, geometry and tool path transformations, tool path editing, and post processors.

Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals including paid or volunteer work experience or an internship. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives, build competencies and broaden experiences. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.

Theory and practical application of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) processes, oxyacetylene brazing, flame and plasma cutting skill development, AWS (American Welding Society) codes and standards, supplies selection, introduction to blueprint reading, proper and safe use of welding equipment and hazardous material regulations.

Toolroom grinding, precision measurement, precision boring, steels and heat treating, carbide cutting tools, job estimating, and basic jig, fixture, mold, and die-making theory.

Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals including paid or volunteer work experience or an internship. Cooperative effort between student, supervisor and instructor to accomplish professional work objectives, build competencies and broaden experiences. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.