Computer Aided Manufacturing/Machining (CAMM)


Computer Aided Manufacturing/Machining I (CAMM):  1 year - 3 credits

Prerequisite:  Recommended but not required - Basic Drafting, Basic Algebra

A comprehensive, high-tech approach to machining and manufacturing is the basis for this course. Students will have the opportunity, in an applications-based environment, for learning basic machining, computer aided machining (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC).  Skills practiced on a daily basis will help students market themselves for employability in various manufacturing industries.  Projects in tool making, including the construction and heat treatment of hammers and punches, take place in the first semester.

Computer Aided Manufacturing/Machining II (CAMM):  1 year - 3 credits

Prerequisite:  Certificate of Completion from Computer Aided Manufacturing/Machining II (CAMM) and instructor's recommendation

The second-year course is designed for the student who wishes to specialize in advanced programming of the CNC training lathes and mills, programming the machining centers using MDI (Manual Data Input) and offline programming software.  Emphasis is also placed upon running industrial size machining centers and production of parts and components.  Design and production of prototypes for students' own inventions are strongly encouraged.

Due to the Center's Tech Prep relationship with nearby community colleges, those students successfully completing this program may earn college credit for CAM skills learned at the Center.

Specialized Equipment:

  • Lathes, mills, drill presses and surface grinders
  • CNC lathes and mills
  • Dell PCs
  • Cadkey and Surfcam Software
  • Wire EDM

Occupational Options:

  • Machinist
  • Machine apprentice
  • Pattern or model maker
  • NC machine setup technician
  • NC machine operator
  • Tool and die trades person
  • Engineering technician

Skills Taught:

  • Hand tools and bench work
  • Standard machining set-ups and practices
  • Part inspection and measurement
  • Material identification and sizing
  • Blue print interpretation
  • Applied science and math
  • CNC programming and machining

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Tech Prep Program

4 Years of High School/Technical Program + 2 Years of Community College

Machine Tool Technology Program


High School Course Requirements
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Literature/Composition 9 Literature/Composition 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12
Pre-Algebra Algebra Algebra 2 Geometry
Science 9 Drafting 1 Chemistry American Government
World Cultures American History CAM or CADD (3 credits) CAM or CADD (3 credits)
Physical Education Psychology
Human Perspectives Computer Science
Two-Year Community College Course Requirements
Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester 1
Suggested Credits:
16
Semester 3
Suggested Credits:
15
MAN 100 Shop Equipment & Tools
3
 MHT 250 Machine Technology 2
3
NC 111 Numerical Control Concepts
3
 MHT 260 Machine Shop 1
4
DRT 101 Blueprint Reading
3
 DRT 115 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
2
DRT 102 Fundamentals of Mechanical Drawing
4
 Elective
3
MAT 121 Technical Mathematics 1
3
 Elective
3

Semester 2
Suggested Credits:
15
Semester 4
Suggested Credits:
16
MAN 110 Manufacturing Processes
3
 MHT 270 Machine Shop 2
4
CAD 101 Intro to CADD
4
 ENG 134 Technical Communications
3
MAT 122 Technical Mathematics 2
3
 PS 101 American Government
3
NC 222 CNC Machining & Programming 1
3
 LS 204 Occupational Health & Safety
3
ENG 110 English 1
3
 Elective
3

Program Total:
 63

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