Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0501

The purpose of this 16 month course is to prepare students for employment in the machining industry. Instruction includes blueprint reading, using precision measuring instruments, and setting up and operating such machines as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, power saws, surface grinders, and computer-controlled equipment.

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

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Program Pathway to Mech Engineering TechFrom The University of Tennessee

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Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 48.0501

Duration

16 Months

Credits

46 credits

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceCoordinationMathematicsTime ManagementRepairingProgrammingSystems AnalysisEquipment SelectionWriting

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMathematicsMechanicalEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionManual DexterityInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningReaction TimeFinger DexterityMultilimb CoordinationWritten ComprehensionSelective AttentionVisualizationRate ControlOral ExpressionPerceptual SpeedTrunk StrengthInductive ReasoningMathematical ReasoningCategory FlexibilityStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityHearing SensitivityFlexibility of ClosureStaminaSpeech Recognition

Tasks

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
Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision m
Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions o
Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using ha
Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine
Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and d
Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstone
Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operation
Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, a
Record times that parts are removed from furnaces to document that objects have attained specified t
Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, di
Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, u
Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fi
Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to pl
Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using meas
Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or ca
Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to
Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to
Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling in
Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring i
Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers
Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifica
Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, cal
Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defectiv
Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used,
Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to s
Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product de
Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sec
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for mac
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock t
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specificatio
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and
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

Technology

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

Tools

3-axis computerized numerical control CNC machinesAdjustable wrenchesAngle platesAngled feeler gaugesAnvilsArbor pressesAviation snipsBall peen hammersBandsawsBeverly shearsBinocular light compound microscopesBoring barsBoring toolsBrake pressesBrass hammers0-1 drop indicators2/3 axis computer numerically controlled CNC milling machines5 axis lathes8 axis lathesAutomatic measuring equipmentBench grindersBore gaugesBore millsBorersBuffersComparatorsComputer numerical control CNC edge bandersComputer numerical control CNC routersComputer numerical control CNC vertical lathesAdjustable squares

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