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MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
Inspection Techniques
MTT 140
3.00
Prerequisite: None
Exposes the student to the principles of dimensional metrology and explores Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts
and applications. Students will learn how to use common measuring instruments relating to state-of-the-art manufacturing environments.
Students will also learn the importance of Quality Control, TQM, and SPC processes as they relate to manufacturing environments. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Special Topics in Manufacturing
MTT 198
1.00 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces and discusses special topics related to Manufacturing Technology. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Computer Numerical Control I
MTT 230
4.00
Prerequisite: None
Covers computer numerical control (CNC) lathe operations, program format, and machine setup. G & M codes, control functions, the letter
address system, and math issues related to CNC are included. Students will program, set-up and produce a variety of CNC lathe projects.
This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Computer Numerical Control II
MTT 232
4.00
Prerequisite: None
Covers computer numerical control (CNC) milling operations, program format, and machine setup. G & M codes, control functions, the
letter address system, and math issues related to CNC are included. Students will program, set-up and produce a variety of CNC milling
projects. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE).
Machine Shop III
MTT 250
3.00
Prerequisite: MTT 105. Course may be taken concurrently with MTT 105.
This course is a continuation of MTT 105 and teaches students to prepare single point external and internal unified screw threads, generate
angles with the compound rest within one degree, ream holes concentric within .001 inches, determine cutting speeds, and perform facing,
grooving, part-off, and tuning operations. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Machine Shop IV
MTT 260
3.00
Prerequisite: MTT 110. Course may be taken concurrently with MTT 110.
This is a continuation of MTT 110 and prepares students to determine hole locations by coordinates and degrees, use a rotary table, boring
head, form tools, angle work, and work within +/- .001 inch tolerance. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
MTT 292
4.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides the student with the essential concepts and techniques that are required for successful creation of two-dimensional
part geometry, generation and verification of 2 1/2 axis tool path models, as well as post processing of 2 1/2 axis NC codes within a
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system. Requires students to produce a variety of lab exercises on robotic (CNC) machinery
utilizing multi-tool programs. Coursework will primarily focus on 2D geometry projects. Basic understanding of milling machine
operations is recommended. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
MTT 293
4.00
Prerequisite: MTT 292 or instructor approval.
This course is a continuation of MTT 292 with the addition of simultaneous three axis motion control and provides the student with the
essential concepts and techniques that are required for successful creation of three-dimensional part geometry, solids, and surfacing,
generation and verification of three axis tool path models, as well as, post processing of three axis NC codes within a computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) system. Requires students to produce a variety of lab exercises on robotic (CNC) machinery utilizing multi-tool
programs. A familiarly with Mastercam, CNC programming techniques, and CNC operations is recommended. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.