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Machine Tool Technology AAS
Industrial Technology Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Earn a Machine Tool Technology degree from Clackamas Community College and learn to use many machines, tools and software to create industrial products.
The Machine Tool Technology program will prepare you for high-tech manufacturing careers, where you'll produce industrial products and use computer-aided machine tool technology such as CAD and CAM software. You'll gain hands-on experience and skill for a variety of machinery and a wide range of measuring and inspection techniques to achieve the highest quality product.
Machine Tool Technology AAS
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools and chemicals
- Plan manufacturing operations to produce products on manual machine tools
- Utilize computer software to create CAD models and CAM-generated programs for machining processes
- Use physics and math principles to effectively machine industrial materials
Careers
Career opportunities may include:
- machinist
- tool maker
- CNC programmer/operator
- CAD/CAM technicians
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PROGRAM CODES: AAS.MACHTECH
Individualized daytime and evening instruction is provided in the operation of machine tools such as: lathes, mills, surface and cylindrical grinders and common machine shop equipment. Included in the degree program is the study of computer numerical control (CNC) programming and machining for milling, turning and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as courses in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) utilizing current industrial CAD/CAM software. Quality control is stressed while students are taught a wide range of measuring and inspection techniques. Other topics include courses offered in welding, materials science and basic electricity. Many students enroll in these courses to upgrade existing job skills and several of our courses satisfy the continuing education unit (CEU) requirements of local apprenticeships and trade organizations.
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations (3 credits - see catalog for course list)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 course- MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- set-up and operate manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- set-up and operate CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing related documents, create CAD models, and generate CAM programs for machining processes;
- apply knowledge of materials, physics and mathematics to effectively machine industrial materials;
- apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems;
- work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.
SHORT TERM TRAINING
For students who need a quick-entry strategy into the work force, an individualized education and employment plan can be created that concentrates the knowledge and skills necessary to start or change a career path. Please see a faculty advisor for more information. A short-term training certificate is available.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Oregon Tech transfer courses)
The Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a significant number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
Machine Tool Technology Core Requirements
Complete 3 credits of HD-209 or MFG-280
- HD-209
- Job Search Skills
- 3
- MFG-280
- Manufacturing Technology/CWE
- 3
Complete 3 credits of MFG-106
- MFG-106
- Advanced Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Manufacturing
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- MFG-104
- Print Reading
- 3
- MFG-109
- Computer Literacy for Technicians
- 3
- MFG-218
- Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems
- 3
- MFG-221
- Materials Science
- 3
- MFG-264
- CMM Set-up and Operation
- 2
- MTH-080
- Technical Mathematics II
- 3
- MTT-111
- Manual Machining I
- 4
- MTT-112
- Manual Machining II
- 4
- MTT-113
- Manual Machining III
- 4
- MTT-121
- CNC I: Set-Up and Operation
- 4
- MTT-122
- CNC II: Programming and Operation
- 4
- MTT-123
- CNC III: Applied Programming and Operation
- 4
- MTT-141
- CAD/CAM I
- 4
- MTT-241
- CAD/CAM II
- 4
- MTT-242
- CAD/CAM III
- 4
- MTT-252
- Macro Programming and Machine Probing
- 3
- MTT-253
- 5-Axis Machining
- 3
- MTT-254
- Mill/Turn Machining
- 3
- MTT-268
- Capstone Machining I
- 3
- MTT-269
- Capstone Machining II
- 3
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050
- MTH-050*
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101
- WR-101*
- Workplace Writing
- 4
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. See catalog for approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete MFG-107
- MFG-107
- Industrial Safety & First Aid
- 3
Program Electives
Complete 9-12 credits of Machine Tool Technology Program Electives. See catalog for a complete list of Machine Tool Technology Program electives.
*Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The CCC Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Electronics Engineering Technology degree program. For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
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