Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-300Machine Shop Theory1Program student; Corequisite: 420-321, 420-373Broad theoretical background in machine shop practices which includes milling, turning, grinding, and drilling.

420-332CNC Equations 11This course will teach students foundational math skills of basic arithmetic. Including conversions, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, angles, and measurement. The calculations will build the basic foundation to plot points for CNC machining. This course will also cover basic calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools.

420-373Precision Measurement1Program student; Corequisite: 420-300, 420-321This course will provide the theory, technique, and care of the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and various measuring instruments. The student will apply blueprint reading skills and geometric tolerancing to projects made in the machine shop while applying measuring techniques used with the CMM and basic measuring instruments. The student will be exposed to precision inspection methods as it relates to industrial blueprints, manufactured parts, and the student's projects.

421-385MT Blueprint Reading and GD&T2Program studentIntroduction of engineering language used on blueprints; interpretation of blueprints; blueprints and understanding manufacturing processes and communication between product design and machinist-manufacturer.

Choose 5 credits from the following:420-322Manual Milling Processes5Program student; Corequisite: 420-300, 420-321, 420-373This course expands on the fundamental skills of the machine shop by broadening the student's knowledge base with; Manual mill operation, basic set-up, layout, measurement, drilling and milling processes along with using a variety of milling cutters.

Choose 5 credits from the following:420-321Manual Turning Processes5Program student; Corequisite: 420-300, 420-373This course is intended to develop the fundamental skill for a career in the machining trade. Fundamental processes include; Manual Lathe operation, basic set-up, lay-out, measurement, turning processes, and tool geometry/sharpening. The format for this class is a self-paced lab with a minimum allowable standard established. This course requires the purchase of tools and measuring equipment required for working in the Machine Tool lab.

TOTAL CREDITS:15 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-310CNC Programming Theory1420-321 and 420-322; Corequisite: 420-325, 420-330In this course students will acquire knowledge and skills in CNC Mill programming concepts. Students will develop and apply manual G&M code programming skills in linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, cutter compensation techniques, and applications using sub-program and sub-routines. Math concepts will be applied to find Cartesian coordinates for part geometry. Students will complete examples presented and be assigned similar projects to reinforce the material presented.

420-325Basic CNC Mill Programming5420-322 or 420-324; Corequisite: 420-330This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed as students acquire knowledge and skill in setting-up and operating CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, loading programs, and the running of proven CNC programs. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear and circular interpolation, cutter compensation, subroutines, and multiple fixture offsets, etc. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas Mini and VF series vertical mills.

420-330Basic CNC Lathe Programming5420-321; Corequisite: 420-325This course is designed to prepare the learner for entry-level skills in operation, setup, and manual programming of CNC lathes. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed by students to acquire knowledge and skills in operation and setup of CNC lathes. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear, and tool nose radius compensations. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas CNC Turning Centers.

420-333CNC Equations 21420-332This course will cover CNC equations to program CNC machine tools. Equations covered will be geometry, trigonometry, blending angles to arcs, and geometric entities using practical applications. The applications will directly relate to programming CNC machines. This course will also cover calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools.

420-341Materials for Machinists2420-321 and 420-322During this course individuals will learn the terminology relating to the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be the classification of steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and polymers. Lab activities will include hardening, annealing, case hardening, destructive test, non-destructive test, casting, molding, welding, and gluing of materials.

420-3802-D CAM2420-325 or concurrent2-D CAM is a two-credit course that is offered by the Machine Tool Department at Chippewa Valley Technical College. This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of a Windows environment computer workstation and CAD-CAM software. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills of print interpretation, geometry generation, dimensioning, and both virtual and conventional machining of part geometry to print specifications. 2-D CAM is a one-semester (64-hour) course and is intended for entry-level machine tool programmers. This is a laboratory-based course that consists of hands-on activities. Enrollment by instructor consent.

TOTAL CREDITS:16 

Third Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-326Adv CNC Mill & Grinding Proc5420-325; Corequisite: 420-331This course is designed to expand on a student's foundational skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines and surface grinders. Students will develop and apply setup and programming skills using machining centers. Students will also utilize the grinding process to perform secondary operations on in-process parts. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas machining centers.

420-331Advanced CNC Turning Processes5420-330; Corequisite: 420-326This course is designed to expand your foundational skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. You will develop and apply setup and programming skills using CNC turning centers with live tooling capabilities. Programming examples will be covered using advanced programming techniques. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas CNC Turning Centers.

420-353CAM for CNC Lathe2420-380 and 420-330; Corequisite: 420-331In this course students will acquire knowledge and skills in MasterCam Lathe concepts. Students will develop and apply skills in creating part geometry, generate tool paths using facing, rough, finish, groove, thread, drilling, cut-off, and lathe live tooling. Students will complete examples presented and be assigned similar projects to reinforce the material presented.

420-379Job Skills for Manufacturing1Program studentDevelop skills in preparation of manufacturing trades job search to include; a resume, employment application form, letter of job inquiry, and thank you letter following an employment interview. The learner will develop a job portfolio for the manufacturing trades to include documents and pictures of educational and work experience.

444-367MasterCam Advanced2420-380This course will provide the student with an advanced knowledge base of a CAD/CAM software using MasterCam. The purpose of this course is to apply the software to create solid models, utilize the Work Coordinate Systems (WCS), import geometry files created by other CAD systems, create High Speed Dynamic Tool Paths to wireframe geometry and solid features using advanced cutting tools, and apply machining technologies and processing strategies. This course is designed to prepare the student to work with advanced technologies in the integration of Solid Modeling and High Speed Dynamic Toolpaths.

TOTAL CREDITS:15 

Fourth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

420-352Advanced Technologies in Mfg5420-326 and 420-331 and 420-353 and (444-367 or 420-367); Corequisite: 420-355In this course the student will learn theories and concepts that will include Work Piece Processing, High Performance Machining, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Fixture Creation, Advanced Measurement Techniques, Advanced Tooling Setup Techniques, and Program Optimization.

420-355Competitive Machining Techniqs5420-326 and 420-331; Corequisite: 420-352The focus of this course is productivity-based, using the machine tools available in the machine shop lab. The application projects will focus on applying advanced machining techniques to practice. The theories that will be applied in this course will include High Speed Machining (HSM), Hard Milling, Live Tooling on the Lathe, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Fixture Creation, and Program Optimization. Another component of this course is time utilization. Time utilization is very important to you and your future employer which means that all projects will be time sensitive to reinforce productivity.

444-352Multi-Axis CAD/CAM3444-367 and 420-353This course will provide the students with a knowledge base of using a CAD/CAM system for multi-axis machining. The purpose of this course is to apply the software to create wire frame geometry, create solid models, and generate tool paths for multi-axis machining, set-up and machine parts on both CNC Lathes and Mills. The student will have applications programming live tooling lathes using C and Y axis, and programming a CNC Mill with a rotary trunnion for 3+2 and 5 axis simultaneous machining. This course is designed to prepare the student to work with CAD/CAM programming, set-up, and operation of multi-axis machines.

420-385Advanced Machine Concepts3Program student; 420-326 and 420-331 and (444-367 or 420-367)This course will introduce the student to the Swiss screw machine concept and operations fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on the skill development for basic Swiss processes and operation of the Citizen Swiss screw machine. This course will include performance competencies for machine setup, load proven part programs, setting tools, adjusting offsets, and the setup of an automatic bar feeder for automated manufacturing. Other advance machine concepts that the students will be exposed to is the Sinker and Wire EDM machines.

TOTAL CREDITS:16