SCC Course Catalog

Machining (MAC)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	114	Introduction to Metrology	2/2

This course introduces the care and use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of measuring instruments.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	121	Introduction to CNC	2/2

This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	122	CNC Turning	4/2

This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	124	CNC Milling	4/2

This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	131	Blueprint Reading-Machining I	3/2

This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	132	Blueprint Reading-Machining II	3/2

This course introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	141	Machining Applications I	8/4

This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	142	Machining Applications II	8/4

This course provides instruction in the wide variety of processes associated with machining. Topics include safety, equipment set-up, holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with a proper finish.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	143	Machining Applications III	8/4

This course provides instruction in the field of advanced machining. Emphasis is placed on creating complex components, close-tolerance machining, precise measurement, and proper equipment usage. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to produce an accurately machined component with a quality finish using the proper machining process.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	151	Machining Calculations	3/2

This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	152	Advanced Machining Calculations	3/2

This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	222	Advanced CNC Turning	4/2

This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC turning centers.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	224	Advanced CNC Milling	4/2

This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC machining centers.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	228	Advanced CNC Processes	5/3

This course covers advanced programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers and CNC milling centers. Topics include advanced programming formats, control functions, program editing, and part production and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using CNC turning and milling centers.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	231	Cam: Computer Numerical Control Turning	5/3

This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, including machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	232	CAM: Computer Numerical Control Milling	5/3

This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	241	Jigs & Fixtures I	8/4

This course introduces the application and use of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on design and manufacture of simple jigs and fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple jigs and fixtures.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
MAC	247	Production Tooling	2/2

This course provides advanced study in tooling currently utilized in the production of metal parts. Emphasis is placed on the proper use of tooling used on CNC and other production machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to choose proper tool grades based on manufacturing requirements and troubleshoot carbide tooling problems.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none