Machine Tool Technology

Instructor: Kenny Dunn

The work of machine tool operators, machinists, tool and die makers, industrial maintenance personnel, and related occupations requires skill in machining metal by machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, grinders, and drill presses, and the ability to use precision measuring tools.

The course in Machine Tool Technology is designed to develop basic skills in machine tool operation and provide the student experience on a variety of machine tools similar to those which he/she will operate after graduation including computerized numerical controlled machines. Instruction is given in related blueprint reading, mathematics, precision measuring, and basic metallurgy and basic CAD (Computer Aided Drafting).

Typical Subjects Taken

• Drilling Machines
• Bench Work
• Related Math
• Blueprint Reading
• Milling Machines
• Grinders
• Tool and Cutter Grinding
• Drilling and Reaming
• Lathe Work
• Design Projects
• CNC Machining and Operations
• CNC Programming
• AutoCad Level I and II
• AutoCad Inventor-Elective

Awards

• AutoCad Level I and II-Elective / Certificate
• AutoCad Inventor-Elective / Certificate
• Production Machine Tender - 324-972 hours / Certificate
• Machine Setup Operator - 972-1620 hours / Diploma
• Machinist I - 1728-2160 hours / Diploma
• CNC Setup and Operator - 1728-2160 hours / Diploma

Highest Award: Diploma

Program Length: 20 Months

Online Haas CNC Training

     Certificates and or awards are from Immersive as Follows:
               Mill Programming
               Mill Setup and Operator
               Lathe Programming
               Lathe Setup and Operate
               Certificates

20 Months

The Machine Tool Technology programs also have an extension program of Tool and Die

             Prerequisites:
                    Machinists 1 diploma or equivalent
                    Award: Tool and Die Certificate
                    3 trimesters or 12 months

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SOC Code: 51-4041.00

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Program Level: Machinist I diploma

Program Length: 2160 hours/72 weeks

Tuition and fees for entire program: $4960

Books and supplies for entire program: $951

Student Debt:

The Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville does not offer a student loan program.

Median Debt for Program Graduates:

None

Program Success:

92.857% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 20 months.

A Tool and Die program is available after completing the Machine Tool Technology program. Tool and Die program length: 12 months (1296 hours/43 weeks), Tuition & Fees $2976, Books and Supplies $282, Program level: Tool and Die Maker diploma

Program Outcomes:

Job Placement Rate: 75%

Job placement rate as reported by: Council on Occupational Education

Related Occupations:

Machinists

Tool and Die Makers

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

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