Tool And Die Machining

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0507

Training in Tool and Die, offered to graduates of the Machine Tool course or equivalent in training or experience, prepares the student for entry into the metalworking industry. Instruction is provided on essential machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, as well as on machines such as conventional O.D. - I.D. grinders, Ram/CNC wire E.D.M., and CNC milling machines.

Credits

81 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $10,125.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,352.28Show more

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee

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Tool And Die Machining

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0507

Credits

81 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $10,125.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,352.28Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningEquipment SelectionSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingRepairingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceTime ManagementReading ComprehensionWriting

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsDesignProduction and ProcessingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and ConstructionAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionSelective AttentionInductive ReasoningVisualizationCategory FlexibilityExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthStaminaWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, u
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, mil
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specificatio
Troubleshoot malfunctions in manufacturing equipment.
Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specificati
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and com
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bendin
Unload rebar from trucks.
Use forklifts or cranes to move construction material, such as rebar.
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and s

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareSpreadsheet softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareOffice suite softwareIndustrial control softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareFacilities management softwareInternet browser softwareElectronic mail softwareProject management softwareWord processing softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

1-2-3 blocksAbrasive cutoff sawsAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAir grindersAir-powered sandblastersAllen wrenchesAngle gauge blocksAngle platesArbor pressesBand sawsBearing pullersBench grindersBore gauges3-axis computerized numerical control CNC machinesAdjustable wrenchesAngled feeler gaugesAnvilsAviation snipsBall peen hammersBandsawsBeverly shearsBinocular light compound microscopesBoring barsBoring toolsBrake pressesBrass hammers2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers

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