Machine Technology (MAC) at Danville Community College
Distance Learning
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- MAC 101 - Machine Shop I
- Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part I of II.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13-14 hours per week.
7-8 credits - MAC 102 - Machine Shop II
- Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety, and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses. Part II of II.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13-14 hours per week.
7-8 credits - MAC 108 - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Grinding
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate proper techniques in computer numerically controlled (CNC) outside diameter (OD), internal diameter (ID), and surface grinding. Covers the programming and operation of various CNC grinders and the set-up of selected grinding operations. Focuses on understanding the importance of machine parameters and wheel selection to surface finish in grinding applications.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 116 - Machinist Handbook
- Uses the machinist handbook as a ready reference book of tabular data, formulas, designs and processes relating to machine technology.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 121 - Numerical Control I
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part I of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 122 - Numerical Control II
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part II of II.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 123 - Computer Numerical Control III
- Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 125 - Introduction to Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Machining
- Focuses on basic topics in geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Covers internationally recognized GD&T symbols. Explains the importance of a feature control frame. Teaches the Cartesian coordinate system in relation to precision components. Examines theoretical and practical concepts of geometric controls relative to design, tooling, production, and inspection.Lecture hours 3 per week.
3 credits - MAC 126 - Introductory CNC Programming
- Introduces programming of computerized numerical control machines with hands-on programming and operation of CNC machines.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 127 - Advanced CNC Programming
- Provides in-depth study of programming computerized numerical control machines.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 128 - CNC Programming
- Teaches programming of computerized numerical control machines. Focuses on CNC machining processes.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - MAC 130 - Introduction to Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)
- Introduces the equipment, processes, and components of electric discharge machining. Includes basic operation and programming for computer numerical control (CNC) electric discharge machining (EDM).Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer numerical control (CNC).2 credits - MAC 131 - Machine Lab I
- Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety. Part I of II.Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-5 hours per week.
1-3 credits - MAC 134 - CMM Operation and Programming
- Focuses on inspection using a Coordinate Measuring Machine. Includes hands-on demonstration of CMM setup, initialization and operation. Covers the essential aspects of the software and CMM operation, using a sample part for hands-on practice.(2 Cr.) Lecture 1 hour. Lab 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Determined by College2 credits - MAC 146 - Metals/Heat Treatment
- Provides approach to metals and their structure. Gives working knowledge of methods of treating ferrous and non- ferrous metals.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 150 - Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Introduces computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with emphasis on programming of numerical control machinery. Teaches program writing procedures using proper language and logic and a CAM programming system to produce numerical control code for machines. Teaches basic computer usage, 2 1/2D and 3D CAD-CAM integration, and code-to-machine transfer.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 156 - Mechanisms I
- Teaches techniques for disassembly, inspection, alignment and reassembly of industrial machinery. Includes hands on activities involving alignment of motor and pump shaft; tension of multi-belt sheaves; and the setting of end play and backlash in a gear box. Includes instruction on bearings involving the proper assembly and disassembly. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 157 - Mechanisms II
- Teaches techniques for disassembly, inspection, alignment and reassembly of industrial machinery. Includes hands on activities involving alignment of motor and pump shaft; tension of multi-belt sheaves; and the setting of end play and backlash in a gear box. Includes instruction on bearings involving the proper assembly and disassembly. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I
- Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 162 - Machine Shop Practices II
- Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 163 - Machine Shop Practices III
- Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 164 - Machine Shop Practices IV
- Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 181 - Machine Blueprint Reading I
- Introduces reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings. Applies visualization of objects, sketching, and machine terminology. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 209 - Standards, Measurements and Calculations
- Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery's Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 211 - Dimensional Inspection I
- Focuses on the proper selection, application and care of basic tools and measuring techniques required for reliable inspection. Teaches students the inspector's role in compliance and reliability. Part I of II.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAC 2093 credits - MAC 212 - Dimensional Inspection II
- Applies the differential coefficient of expansion to measurements. Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining multiple measurements from a reference plane to inspect a single feature. Demonstrates proficiency using the computer assisted optical comparator to measure circles, arcs, and angles in addition to using surface roundness and surface finish gauges. Covers the techniques for establishing part alignments, centerlines, rotation, and elevation. Provides students with opportunity to compare coordinate measuring machine (CMM) results to bench inspection results. Part II of II.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6. Total 7 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MAC 211.3 credits - MAC 218 - Intermediate CMM Operation and Programming
- Covers intermediate level coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming and operation. Includes application of CMM programming to inspect complex components, set-up and operation of intermediate CMM operations in addition to the creation of graphical reports based on CMM measurement results. Features the generation of inspection reports based on geometrical dimensioning and importing CMM measurement data into a statistical process control database.2 credits
- MAC 221 - Advanced Machine Tool Operations I
- Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
7 credits - MAC 222 - Advanced Machine Tool Operations II
- Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
7 credits - MAC 223 - Advanced Machine Tool Operations III
- Teaches precision grinding, grinding allowances, and electro- discharge machining.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
7 credits - MAC 224 - Advanced Tooling Applications
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the techniques for selecting proper tool applications. Focuses on complex tool geometries and their effects on machining parameters in a precision environment. Examines production advantages of advanced tooling applications. Highlights 5-axis milling programming to maximize tool life and optimize performance.Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 231 - Advanced Precision Machining I
- Teaches machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration of fits. finishes, inspection, and quality control. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 241 - Advanced Machinery Procedures I
- Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control. Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 242 - Advanced Machinery Procedures II
- Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control. Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student's operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 251 - Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Modeling and Simulation
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the usage of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in a complex 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning environment. Examines model and program complex parts using computer-aided design (CAD) and CAM software and features various complex multi-axis machining methods and applications. Applies machining methods to a flow cell precision machining production environment to witness positive production and quality impacts.Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 253 - Advanced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation and Programming
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate advanced coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming using modeling and scanning. Examines advanced geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) theories and reports. Covers advanced machine tool calibration, investigate form, and use complex visual inspection equipment.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 6 hours, Total 7 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 254 - Machining Flow Cell IT Integration
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate process and quality control through the use of information technology (IT) systems in the manufacturing environment. Covers the use of measure cuts in high-end machining, systems communication, and data transfer to monitor productivity and quality. Features tools to monitor part quality in process.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 255 - Introduction to Supply Chain Strategies for Industry
- Focuses on effective supply chain strategies for industry. Covers first article part inspections and production validation. Demonstrates flow cell ideology in a live flow cell production environment. Examines value stream mapping, customer/supplier roles, and quality systems in addition to proper health and safety guidelines.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 6 hours, Total 7 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 256 - Multi-axis Machine Tool Set-up, Programming and Operation
- Covers the programming and operation of high end 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning machines. Features complex set-ups on 5-axis milling and 3-axis turning machines. Examines technical instructions and guidelines set forth by a flow cell precision machining environment. Demonstrates the necessary standard and quality audits associated with a machining flow cell.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 6 hours, Total 7 hours per week.
3 credits - MAC 257 - Precision Machining Flow Cell Capstone
- Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate various machining methods such as 5-axis milling, 3-axis turning, internal diameter (ID) and outside diameter (OD) grinding in addition to vertical and wire electrical discharge machining (EDM). Covers coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming and measuring, tool presetting and validation. Examines Lean and Six Sigma methodology in a live precision machining flow cell.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 9 hours, Total 10 hours per week.
4 credits - MAC 258 - Tool Inspection, Validation and Presetting
- Covers the importance of tool management and tool presetting in a production environment. Examines tool presetting and tool presetter programming. Provides students with the opportunity to inspect and validate complex tool geometry using a computer numerical controlled (CNC) tool presetter.Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MAC 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MAC 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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