Machine Shop Technology

Program Curriculum

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Machine Shop Technology
3.0 credits MASH-115: Machine Shop Blueprint Reading
Introduction to language of lines, sketching, reading, and interpreting detail working drawings.
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-116: Basic Machine Shop
The course is an introduction to the machine shop environment. Operations of the drill press, band saw, lathe, and layout of tools identification will be covered. Will also include basic lathe and general machining operations.
Corequisites: MASH-117,MASH-118,MASH-119
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-117: Machinist Measurements
Course will cover measurement methods used in the machining industry. All measuring devices and methods used in the machining industry will be covered.
Corequisites: MASH-116
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-118: Basic Lathe Operations
Course will cover basic tooling and lathe operations. Carbide and HSS turning uses are focused on. Feeds and spindle speeds are emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-117.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-119: Single Point Threading
The study and application of single point threading on engine lathe. Tool grinding, fundamentals of threading, thread nomenclature, machine setup, spindle speeds, tool geometry, HSS, braised carbide and insert threading tools will be covered.
Corequisites: MASH-118
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-122: Basic Milling Operations
Course covers basic milling operation, milling machine nomenclature, controls and applications of face milling, side milling, shoulder milling, vise and head indication, and speed feeds and depth of cuts.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-119.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-123: Machining Calculations
Course demonstrates the fundamentals of feeds and speeds to machine operators. Speeds and feeds on milling machine tooling (both HSS and carbide inserts) are covered as well as speeds and feeds for single point tooling on lathe operations.
Corequisites: MASH-122
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-124: Precision Surface Grinding
Introduction to precision grinding, machine safety, setup, basic grinding operations, coolants, stone dressing, and proper wheel selection.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-123;
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-129: Tool Grinding
Course pays close attention to the grinding, sharpening, and dressing of a variety of different cutting tools. Different tool Geometrics are examined and used for the corresponding materials being machined.
Corequisites: MASH-124,MASH-122,MASH-123
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-206: Advanced Lathe Operations
Course develops increased accuracy on the lathe for more challenging operations. This will include external and internal turning, precision boring, indication of odd shaped objects in 4-jaw chuck, and precision thread cutting.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-129.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-207: Specialized Machining Operations
Students will apply turning, milling, and precision surface grinding knowledge to manufacture larger and more complex projects. New machining practices will be covered throughout the course that will apply to real world jobs.
Corequisites: MASH-206
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-208: Advanced Milling Operations
Course covers the study of applications of advanced milling operations on vertical and horizontal milling machines. Includes key way cutting, gear cutting, index head use, and precision boring and precision milling.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-207.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-209: Machine Shop Maintenance
Course covers maintenance and repair of manual lathes and milling machines. Students will be in charge of all maintenance items and repairs in the Machine Shop. Other topics will include jigs and fixtures on both milling machines and lathes.
Corequisites: MASH-208
Offered: FASP
14.0 credits MASH-211: Machine Shop III
More difficult and increased accuracy in the lathe operations, including internal and external taper turning, precision boring, and indication of the four-jaw chuck will be covered. Carbide tool use and application, precision thread cutting, industrial standards in lathe operation in time and accuracy will be covered. Advanced projects will be assigned which require more exact tolerances, skill, and setup requirements for the band blade welding. Advanced bench work and layout operations including the use of gauge blocks, optical comparator, and height vernier will be covered. Prerequisite: MASH 131. Semester Offered Fall and Spring.
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-212: Advanced Machining Techniques
Course is a collaboration of previously learned machining techniques and processes. Complex projects are made using all equipment in the shop necessary to complete projects.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-209.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-213: Basic CNC Machining
Fundamentals of Computer Numerically Controlled machining are studied. Basic machine set-up, programming and machine nomenclature are covered.
Corequisites: MASH-212
Offered: FASP
4.0 credits MASH-216: Advanced Single Point Threading
Advanced single point threading covers advanced techniques in single point threading to include, internal, external, double lead, triple lead, right hand, and left hand threads.
Prerequisites: Take MASH-213.
Offered: FASP
3.0 credits MASH-217: CAD-CAM Machining
Study and application of CAD-CAM systems and fundamentals that apply to the machine shop.
Corequisites: MASH-216
Offered: FASP
1.0 - 6.0 credits MASH-295: SPTO: (Special Topics)
Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.

For more information, please call Christopher Schmitt at (505) 566-3353. Or send us an email at schmittc@sanjuancollege.edu.