Machine Technology (MAC) at Tidewater Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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 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 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 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 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 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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