Machine Technology (MAC) at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 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 127 - Advanced CNC Programming
- Provides in-depth study of programming computerized numerical control machines.Lecture 3 hours per week.
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 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 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 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.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 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 250 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Focuses on advanced computer aided manufacturing with emphasis on CAD-CAM interfacing, advanced 3-D, and advanced turning. Introduces quality control inspection suing coordinate measuring systems, statistical process controls and digitizers. Teaches basic and advanced fabrication programming and flexible manufacturing systems.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - MAC 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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