Catalog/Programs
| Basic Fabrication & Edge Polishing for Natural Stone | Clock Hours: 195.00 | CEUS: 19.50 |
This is a hands-on course that will teach the foundations of edge polishing and several simple fabrication skills needed in the dimensional stone industry. It will offer many Old World stone techniques as well as instruction in modern tools and current industry knowledge. There will be additional information given on the density, country of origin and the current commercial names of most natural stones currently in high demand.Course ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Blueprint Reading & Basic Measuring Tool | Clock Hours: 24.00 | CEUS: 2.40 |
An introductory course for individuals with little or no experience in blueprint reading or precision measuring tools. This course will take you through the alphabet of lines, views, and general rules for reading blueprints. This course will also provide hands-on training in the use of micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators and various transfer gages. This is a good beginning course for those interested in a career associated with machining.Course ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Esprit Solid Mill & Solid Turn -5 Day | Clock Hours: 35.00 | CEUS: 3.50 |
Gain a competitive edge with ESPRIT windows based CAD/CAM software training. This course is a hands-on programming course utilizing the latest version of ESPRIT CAD/CAM software. Topics include creation of geometry and features, tool libraries, simulation by means of creating a solid and code generation.Course ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Fundamentals of CNC Operator/ Programmer Training | Clock Hours: 54.00 | CEUS: 5.40 |
Gain the fundamental knowledge required to become a successful CNC operator/programmer. Topics covered in this course are: shop math (including right angle trig. English to Metric conversion, tooling for mills and lathes, CNC offsets, cutting speed and feed calculations, inter-workings and functionality of the actual CNC machine components, etc. Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading and Measuring ToolsCourse ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Introduction to Lathes | Clock Hours: 30.00 | CEUS: 3.00 |
A fast paced, hand-on approach to learning the fundamentals and basic working knowledge of machining lathes. Learn proper safety, care, set-up and operation of manual turning lathe. An excellent course for those with little or no machining background or for those interested in the CNC Operator/Programmer certificate program with MTC. Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading & Measuring Tools course or demonstrated proof of basic skills.Course ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Introduction to Mills | Clock Hours: 30.00 | CEUS: 3.00 |
A fast paced, hands-on approach to learning the fundamentals and basic working knowledge of vertical mills. Learn proper safety, care, set-up and operation of manual machine shop mills. An excellent course for those with little or no machining background, or for those interested in the CNC Operator/Programmer certificate program with MTC. Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading & Measuring Tools course or demonstrated proof of basic skills.Course ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Mastering CNC Programming | Clock Hours: 48.00 | CEUS: 4.80 |
An application-based course incorporating all the knowledge and skills acquired from the Fundamentals and Principles course. In this course you will utilize your knowledge to write CNC programs, select proper tooling and set up the CNC equipment to produce parts to print specifications from your individually developed CNC program. Prerequisite: Principles of CNC Operator/ProgrammingCourse ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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| Principles of CNC Programming | Clock Hours: 60.00 | CEUS: 6.00 |
Begin transforming blueprints into actual CNC machine programs by designing/executing your personally generated CNC programs on computer based simulators in the classroom. Topics covered include: machine language (G & M codes), work coordinates, various types of offsets, cutter compensation, canned cycles, etc. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of CNC Operator/ProgrammerCourse ID and Fee | Meeting Information | Instructor |
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