MCH - Machining & Manufacturing Tech

MCH 103 Intro to Computer Aided Manufacturing Lvl 1 Level 1 Immerse 2Learn: 2 Credits (2 Lec)

This is an online course run through the Immerse 2Learn platform that supports all the hands on activities offered in the CAS CNC Machine Technology program. Course will be supported by faculty in the CNC program.

MCH 104 Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing Level II: 2 Credits (2 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: MCH 103. This class is a blended online and lecture to provide an online tutorial for CNC Machining on a Haas GUI interface. This class will serve to reinforce basic machine setup, and programing skills introduced in other classes

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• Demonstrate understanding of basic CNC setup. • Demonstrate proficiency in Haas Intuitive Programing for mill and lathe. • Complete the basic introduction to the Haas VF-Series Milling Machine and GUI Control programming. • Students will complete the Haas CNC Lathe setup, Haas CNC mill setup, Haas CNC mill Programming, Haas CNC lathe programing, and Haas Intuitive programing modules.

MCH 109 Mathematics for CNC Machining: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

MCH 109 is a technical mathematics course taught in the context of CNC Machining with a focus on real world problems encountered by machinists and manufacturing shop management.

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Utilize and apply mathematical operations, measurement (English and Metric Systems), introductory geometric principles and applied algebra into technical applications in academic and workplace situations;
Read, interpret, and produce solutions to applications at the introductory technical mathematics level;
Apply appropriate technology in a mathematical situation;
Determine the validity of results and data in machining applications;
Apply geometric concepts to find unknown values on mechanical drawings and components.
Solve any component of a right triangle with any two components given
Utilize the relationship between rpm and surface feet per minute to solve for the correct component of a machining operation.

MCH 120 Blueprint Reading: 2 Credits (2 Lec)

This is a face to face course introducing the fundamental concepts necessary to interpret drawings and produce sketches for machine tool applications as applied to CNC Machining. Topics include advanced sectioning, geometric dimensioning, geometric tolerance, assembly and drawing.

MCH 122 Introduction to CAM: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

MCH 122, Intro to CAM, is designed to give students practical experience in the application of a Computer Aided Machining Program to create production code for CNC Mills and Lathes. The class includes basic CAM drafting practices, Coordinate Systems, Modeling (surface and solid) and tool development.
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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Exhibit a working knowledge of CAM’s primary functions as a computer aided machining software.
Draft and design/create toolpaths for CNC milling machines and CNC turning machines within a CAM system working from a typical engineering blueprint.
Demonstrate the ability to use CAM post processor to write G-code for standard CNC mills and lathes.
Use the virtual rendering capabilities of CAM software to verify toolpaths before post processing and before machining on both lathes and mills.
Create Solid models in CAM software and create toolpaths from them.
Demonstrate the use of work coordinate systems (CS), Construction Planes and various coordinate planes to create multiple machining operations on the same part.
Demonstrate the ability of importing CAD solid models in to CAM, orientate the part model and define Work Coordinate Systems and apply a manufacturing plan to efficiently machine lathe and mill parts.
Demonstrate the engraving functions.
Create tools in CAM software that relate to actual tooling used in mills and lathes.

MCH 130 Machine Shop: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 4 Lab)

he content covers a broad range of manual and CNC machining with the emphasis on shop and work area safety. The course will include an introduction to measurment and materials. Job planning, bench work and layout will be presented.

MCH 160 Machine Shop Level 1: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

Machine Shop 1 introduces students to the common shop equipment used in the modern machining and manufacturing. Through a combination of lectures and practical lab exercises, the student will utilize common and essential machine shop tools and develop safe and correct practices thru proper use. During this class students will be trained in basic operation of metal lathes, Milling machines, pedestal/bench grinders, saws, and drill press. This course is also an introduction to measurement, materials, job planning, bench work and precision layout.

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; ; ; ;Identify and properly use hand and measuring tools in a safe manner.

MCH 220 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Metrology: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(Sp) Open to all Gallatin College students, except AA and AS students. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing related to the machining industry. The theory principles will be enforced through exercises in the CNC lab. Students will also be introduced to a CMM.

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Identify and use the common GDT industry symbols.
Design and use fixturing for checking parts.
Demonstrate and use common gauges for checking parts.
Identify and use different types of gauging methods used in industry.
Identify proper “Datum” usage.
Apply precision measuring tools to check GDT.
Program a CMM to check GDT.
Employ maximum material condition (MMC) and least material conditioning (LMC) correctly in the measurement of parts.

MCH 230 Tooling and Work Holding for CNC: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Other)

MCH 230, Tooling and Fixturing is a course designed to introduce students to the wide variety and complexity of work holding and tooling available for CNC Machining. This class will discuss tool design/shape and its effects on machining. Work holding and its effect on part density, repeatability and rigidity will also be discussed.

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Identify various cutting tool types
Demonstrate an ability to calculate proper speeds and feeds per recommendations.
Recognize limits regarding the machine tool, cutting tool, set-up and material being cut.
Identify various cutting tool materials used in manufacturing.
Describe work holding and fixtures.
Describe carbide insert numbering system.
Describe the limitations of various workholding methods.

MCH 231 CNC Turning Operations Level I: 3 Credits (6 Lab)

This course is an introduction to CNC Turning Centers and the safe operation of common operating procedures, set-up and maintenance and control panel. The student will become acquainted with the ways in which various companies utilize CNC machine tools.

MCH 232 CNC Lathe Operation Level II: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MCH 231. MCH 232, CNC Lathe Operation Level II, reinforces student’s understanding of CNC Lathe operation and programming developed in MCH 231. Concepts to be covered include program planning (setup sheets, tool setup, offsets) metrology, program trouble shooting and intro to bar pulling

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Describe coordinate systems used on the CNC Turning Center through their awareness of zero assignments, their relativity to one another and various codes and methods utilized.
Demonstrate a firm understanding of absolute / incremental coordinates.
Demonstrate ability to visualize the execution of programmed motion.
Demonstrate an understanding of canned cycles.
Demonstrate an understanding of compensation types and usages.
Produce documentation for their programs.
Demonstrate conscientiousness while performing program verification.
Utilize safety lines in their programs.
Verify their programs using various machine operation methods.
Explain program structure and steps to writing a program.

MCH 234 CNC Milling Operations Level I: 3 Credits (6 Lab)

This course is an introduction to CNC Milling Centers. The common operating procedures, set-up, and maintenance of the machine and control panel will be introduced and implemented. The student will become acquainted with the way CNC machine tools are utilized, while learning programming setup and operations, methods for the installation of tools, establishing machine, fixture, and part zero reference offsets.

MCH 235 CNC Milling Programmer Level II: 3 Credits (3 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MCH 234. MCH 235, CNC Mill Programmer Level II, reinforces student’s understanding of CNC Mill operation and programming. Concepts to be covered include program planning, setup sheets, tool setup, offsets, metrology and intro to fourth axis

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•Exhibit knowledge of coordinate systems used on the CNC Machining Center through their awareness of zero assignments, their relativity to one another and various codes and methods utilized. •Apply different Work offsets to run multiple parts and sides in one operation. •Demonstrate a firm understanding of subroutine. •Exhibit knowledge of program structure and steps to writing a program. •Utilize safety lines in their programs. •Verify and Evaluate their programs using various machine operation methods. •Exhibit conscientiousness while performing program verification. •Exhibit an understanding of canned cycles through application in a machining program. •Exhibit an understanding of compensation types and usages. •Develop and evaluate machine programs •Exhibit documentation for their programs. •Produce 100% accurate and repeatable parts •Exhibit an understanding of 4 axis positioning and machining processes

MCH 242 CNC Probing and Macros: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MCH 234 or ETME 410. MCH 242 introduces students to the advanced capabilities of CNC machine tools. In this course students will learn how to use macros and probing to automate processes including part location and size, program loading based on condition, fixture orientation, tools offset modification, tool setting, part measurement, and program selection based on fixtures

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develop and apply probing cycles to part location and size.
devise "if-then" macros cycles to modify parts and run conditions.\\n
evaluate probing and macros to determine tool conditions and modify tool offsets or tool numbers.
construct probing and macro processes to reduce programming, setup, and operational errors.

MCH 247 CNC Robotic Integration 1: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

(Su) MCH 247 introduces students to the concepts and equipment necessary to design and setup an industrial robotic system for basic CNC machine tending. This is a hands-on group problem-solving class requiring prior CNC operation and programming experience.

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Students will be able to demonstrate basic robotic programming and manipulation.
Students will apply proper safety equipment and practices for robotic operations.
Students will develop systems for proper part presentation based on part, gripper, robot and purpose.
Students will setup basic robotic integration for machine tending, including program stability, chip control, fixture controls, machine communication, part presentation, loading and unloading.
Students will demonstrate how to safely maintain and repair a robotic arm.
Students will construct a pneumatic system for use in the machine tending process.

MCH 248 Tooling and Work Holding for Robotic Tending: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: DDSN 135 or consent of instructor. (F) MCH 248 Tooling and Work holding for Robotic Tending is designed to introduce students to various work holding and tooling for Robotic Machining Tending and support processes. Students will also learn to develop custom tooling for robotic tending

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Students will design and develop part presentation fixturing and equipment.
Students will create gripper fingers and end effectors for a wide variety of parts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scope of workholding and its implications for robotic tending.
Students will analyze the tooling and robotic integration risks and will recommend mitigation solutions.
Students will apply proper safety practices and equipment for robotic operations

MCH 260 Machine Shop II: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MCH 160 or MCH 130. Machine Shop 2 Reinforces through practice common skills used in a modern machining shop. Through practical lab exercises, the student will utilize common and essential machine shop tools and demonstrating safe and correct practices and proper use. During this class students will apply basic operation of metal lathes, milling machines, pedestal/bench grinders, saws, and drill presses. During this course the students will be required to complete 2 National Institute of Metalworking Skills Certifications. Students will be exposed to additional machining skills not covered in MCH 160. This course will also reinforce basic measurement and print reading skills
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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Properly care for and use cutting tools such as drills, taps, dies, reamers and basic hand tools.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of the basic operation of a Vertical Milling Machine and Horizontal Engine Lathe.
Evaluate parts using proper measuring techniques and equipment including calipers, micrometers and verniers.
Employ proper procedures in the use lathes to complete general turning using chucks.
Demonstrate safe and proper use of drill presses.
Demonstrate proper use of taps, and dies.
Given various jobs, students will set-up and use a Manual Milling Machine to make parts to print.
Employ a boring head to make a proper bore on a Manual Milling Machine.
Given various jobs, students will set-up and use a Manual Lathe/ Tool room Lathe to make parts to print.
Identify and demonstrate proper procedures in using a center drill, countersink, counter bore, and reamers.

MCH 291 Special Topics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Repeatable up to 3 credits.

MCH 292 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lab)

The MCH 292 Independent Study is a one to three credit course that teaches to the specific goals of the student. This course builds on the MCH foundation to increase skill development in general machining processes and fabrication skills.