Machine Tool Technology students work on manufacturing machines

Machine Tool Technology

Program Type: Associate In Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 22 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Credit Requirement: 72

Time: Day

Program overview

The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to teach manufacturing processes and methods using both manual and computer-controlled machine tools. Basic skills will be developed on a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, Wire EDM and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Employment opportunities include machinist, tool inspector, and tool and die maker, methods technician, manufacturing process technician, quality and production control technician.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Technical Communications

Course Code: ENG-160

This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports.


Machine Tool Math Applications

Course Code: MTT-105

This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine tool trade.


Mach. Tool Theory/pract.

Course Code: MTT-111

MACH. TOOL THEORY/PRACT.


Machine Tool Print Reading

Course Code: MTT-120

This course is designed to develop the basic skills and terminology required for visualization and interpretation of common prints used in the Machine Tool trade.


Semester 2

Algebra,Geometry,and Trigonometry I

Course Code: MAT-170

This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications.


Mach Tool Theo & Prac II

Course Code: MTT-112

MACH TOOL THEO & PRAC II


Metals & Heat Treatment

Course Code: MTT-141

This course is a study of the properties, characteristics, and heat treatment procedures of metals.


Jigs and Fixtures I

Course Code: MTT-241

This course includes the theory necessary to design working prints of simple jigs and fixtures.


Semester 3

Machine Tool Theory And Practice III

Course Code: MTT-113

This advanced course is a combination of theory and practice to produce complex metal parts. This course will include advanced machining.


Principles Of CNC

Course Code: MTT-250

This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC programming.


Semester 4

Tool And Die Math Applications

Course Code: MTT-205

This course is a study of geometry and trigonometry relevant to the Tool and Die trade.


Die Theory

Course Code: MTT-211

This course is a study of die components as they relate to the complete die.


CNC Operations

Course Code: MTT-251

This course is a study of CNC machine controls, setting tools, and machine limits, and capabilities.


Cnc Programming And Operations

Course Code: MTT-253

This course is a study of the planning, programming, selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds, setting up, operating, and testing of CNC programs on CNC machines.


Semester 5

Cnc Setup And Operations

Course Code: MTT-252

This course covers CNC Setup and Operations


CNC Programming I

Course Code: MTT-254

This course is a study of CNC programming, including machine language and computer assisted programming.


CNC Programming II

Course Code: MTT-255

This course includes CNC programming with simulated production conditions.


Semester 6

Cnc Programming III

Course Code: MTT-256

This course is a study of advanced CNC Programming methods using multi-axix machining centers.


Machine Tool Cam

Course Code: MTT-258

This course is a study of computer assisted manufacturing graphics systems needed to create CNC programs.


Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.