2007-2008 UVSC Catalog

Courses

MTT 1110 (Active)
Machine Tool I
5.0 : 5.0 : 0.0 F
For first semester students. Teaches the manufacture of metal parts using machine tool operations. Studies theoretical operations of the engine lathe, drill press, pedestal grinder, and vertical milling machine. Includes lecture, discussion and demonstrations.

MTT 1120 (Active)
Machine Tool Shop I
5.0 : 0.0 : 15.0 Sp
Teaches the manufacture of metal parts using machine tool operations. Covers "hands-on" operations of the engine lathe, drill press, pedestal grinder, and vertical milling machine. Studies all common operations done on a metal cutting lathe, and a basic introduction of the vertical milling machine. Includes demonstrations, practical applications and labs. Completers should have entry skills for the machine tool industry. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 112A and MTT 112B. See advisor for details.

MTT 1150 (Active)
Machine Tool Mathematics/Measurement
4.0 : 4.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):Department Approval based upon assessment math score
For first semester students. Reviews fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, transposing formulas, and areas and volumes. Covers right angle trigonometry, plane geometry, and oblique trigonometry.

MTT 1210 (Active)
Machine Tool II
5.0 : 5.0 : 0.0 F
Prerequisite(s):MTT 1110, MTT 1120, MTT 1150; EGDT 1000
For second semester students. Covers advanced machining principles dealing with threads, gear cutting, CNC, basic metallurgy tool building, and design. Includes operation theory of band saw machines, shapers, grinders, turret lathes. Improves skills on engine lathes and vertical milling machines. Uses lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 112A and MTT 112B. See advisor for details.

MTT 1220 (Active)
Machine Tool Shop II
5.0 : 0.0 : 15.0 Sp
Prerequisite(s):MTT 1110, MTT 1120, and MTT 1150
Teaches advanced operation of vertical milling machines. Introduces operation of horizontal milling machines, grinders, shapers, and turret lathes. Includes the combining of machine operations for the manufacturing of products. Teaches on-call response to customer job demand. Includes "hands-on" experience and demonstrations. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 122A and MTT 122B. See advisor for details.

MTT 2310 (Active)
Precision Manufacturing
2.0 : 0.0 : 6.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):First-year MTT program or equivalent
For second year students who have finished the courses covering basic machining operations. Improves skills through production of marketable items. Studies cost effectiveness through time and cost figure exercises.

MTT 2330 (Active)
Introduction to CNC
5.0 : 2.0 : 9.0 F, Sp
For students seeking careers in CNC programming and operation. Introduces programming techniques such as conversational, G & M code, and APT. Studies CAM software and how to generate code for CAM machines. Successful completers should be able to generate a process plan, tool list, and a working program to produce the part from a print. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 112A and MTT 112B. See advisor for details.

MTT 2430 (Active)
CNC Operations
5.0 : 2.0 : 9.0 F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):MTT 2330
For students who want to enhance their programming and operating skills. Reviews different manufacturing materials and cutting process. Studies industrial CAM software and the process of Computer Aided Manufacturing. Emphasizes fixturing and basic machine setups. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 112A and MTT 112B. See advisor for details.

MTT 2440 (Active)
Die and Mold Making
6.0 : 3.0 : 9.0 On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):MTT 1110, MTT 1120, MTT 1150, MTT 2330
Corequisites(s):MTT 1210, MTT 1220
Covers the design and construction of plastic and sheet metal production tools. Identifies types of plastics and their applications as used in design and manufacturing. Includes set up and operation of injection mold machines. Covers theory of sheet metal punch and die work. Includes hands-on application of die design with components necessary to pierce and form sheet metal parts. Students design and build plastic injection molds, using EDM, CNC and conventional machine tools. Completers should be able to enter the field as a trainee mold maker.