Cape Fear Community College

 

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY: Course Descriptions


 

MAC 111 - Machining Technology I
This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisite: None.

 

MAC 112 - Machining Technology II
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precision measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection and use of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic procedures on precision grinders and advanced operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 111.

 

MAC 113 - Machining Technology III
This course provides an introduction to advanced and special machining operations. Emphasis is placed on working to specified tolerances with special and advanced setups. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 112.

 

MAC 121 - Intro to CNC
This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: None.

 

MAC 122 - CNC Turning
This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 124.

 

MAC 124 - CNC Milling
This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.

  • Prerequisites: MAC 111 and MAC 121 or MEC 111

  • Corequisites: None

 

MAC 131 - Blueprint Reading/Mach I
This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: None.

 

MAC 132 - Blueprint Reading/Mach II
This course introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 131.

 

MAC 152 - Advanced Machining Calculations
This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: MAT 120.

 

MAC 214 - Machining Technology IV
This course provides advanced applications and practical experience in the manufacturing of complex parts. Emphasis is placed on inspection, gauging, and the utilization of machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex assemblies to specifications.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 112.

 

MAC 222 - Advanced CNC Turning
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC turning centers.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 122.

 

MAC 224 - Advanced CNC Milling
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC machining centers.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 124.

 

MAC 233 - Appl in CNC Machining
This capstone course provides students the opportunity to apply skills learned throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on production of parts and assemblies using modern CNC machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using a variety of CNC machine tools.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.

  • Prerequisites: MAC 113, MAC 224 and MEC 232

  • Corequisites: MAC 222

 

MAC 241 - Jigs & Fixtures I
This course introduces the application and use of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on design and manufacture of simple jigs and fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple jigs and fixtures.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 6.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.

  • Prerequisites: MAC 112 and MEC 231

  • Corequisites: None

 

MAC 242 - Jigs & Fixtures II
This course provides continued study in the application of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on design and manufacture of complex jigs and fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build complex jigs and fixtures.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 9.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.
  • Prerequisite: MAC 241.