Machine Tool Technology

Effective: Fall 2024
Associate in Science Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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Program Description
Completion of this degree program prepares you to confidently create precision parts out of numerous materials; how to read, understand, and create complex technical drawings; how to use mathematics and software to program computer numerical control (CNC) mills to create detailed geometric objects from prints or custom designs; and to use surface grinders, jigs and fixtures to create precision tools and dies for a wide range of manufacturing processes and products.

What can I do with this major?

This degree will prepare you for employment in the following lucrative and desirable careers: machinist, industrial repair, mold maker, tool and die maker, model maker, CNC operator, CNC set-up, and CNC programmer. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees


Learning and Career Pathway
  • Industrial Technology & Automotive

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

14 units

MTT 50
Blueprint Reading and Introduction to CAD

3 units
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.

MTT 60A
Machine Tool Technology I

4 units
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.
Course Details:

INDT 74
Measurements and Calculations

3 units
Calculator techniques for whole number and decimal arithmetic problem solving, fraction-decimal conversion, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry, areas and volumes. English metric conversion, and numerical trigonometry as applied in industry.
Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

4 units
GE

Semester 2

16-17 units

MTT 71A
Numerical Control Program I

4 units
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, reading and writing g-code, and fabrication of basic and intermediate three axis drill and mill parts.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9760A
    2. or
  2. Strongly Recommended: MTT 60A
  3. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9774
    4. or
  4. Strongly Recommended: INDT 74

MTT 60B
Machine Tool Technology II

4 units
Continuation of Machine Tool Technology 60A. 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.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTT 60A
    2. or
  2. Prerequisite: APPM 9760A
  3. Strongly Recommended: INDT 74
    4. or
  4. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9774

Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course.

3-4 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

4 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term. (PE recommended)

1 unit
GE

Semester 3

15 units

MTT 65
Basic Toolmaking

4 units
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.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: APPM 9760B
  2. Prerequisite: MTT 60B
  3. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9771A
  4. Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A
  5. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9781A
  6. Strongly Recommended: MTT 81B
  7. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9781C
  8. Strongly Recommended: MTT 81C

WELD 70
Introduction to Welding

2 units
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.
Course Details:

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Recommended Course for Elective Credit: MTT 81A

3 units

Semester 4

15 units

MTT 66
Production Practices

4 units
Toolroom grinding, precision measurement, precision boring, steels and heat treating, carbide cutting tools, job estimating, and basic jig, fixture, mold, and die-making theory.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTT 65
  2. Prerequisite: APPM 9765

MTT 81C
Mastercam

3 units
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.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A
    2. or
  2. Strongly Recommended: APPM 9771A

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Recommended Course for Elective Credit: MTT 63A

2 units
Total Units: 60-61 units
This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.