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GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsMAC 143 Machine Applications III (2-6-0-4)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course provides instruction in the field ofadvanced machining. Emphasis is placed on creatingcomplex components, close-tolerance machining,precise measurement, and proper equipmentusage. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate the ability to produce an accuratelymachined component with a quality finish using theproper machining process.MAC 143A Machine Applications III Lab (0-6-0-2)Prerequisites: MAC 143Corequisites: NoneThis course provides laboratory instruction in thefield of advanced machining. Emphasis is placedon creating complex components, close-tolerancemachining, precise measurement, and proper equipmentusage. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate the ability to produce anaccurately machined component with a quality finishusing the proper machining process.MAC 160 Coordinate Measuring Mach (2-2-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces methods in the setup andoperation of coordinate measuring machines.Emphasis is placed on the programming of coordinatemeasuring machines and the measurement ofcomplex parts. Upon completion, students should beable to demonstrate skills in programming, operation,and setup of coordinate measuring machines.MAC 222 Advanced CNC Turning (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: MAC 122This course covers advanced methods in setupand operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis isplaced on programming and production of complexparts. Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate skills in programming, operations, andsetup of CNC turning centers. The primary focus willbe on the Mazatrol programming format and control.MAC 224 Advanced CNC Milling (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: MAC 124This course covers advanced methods in setup andoperation of CNC machining centers. Emphasis isplaced on programming and production of complexparts. Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrate skills in programming, operations, andsetup of CNC machining centers.MAC 228 Advanced CNC Processes(2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course covers advanced programming, setup,and operation of CNC turning centers and CNC millingcenters. Topics include advanced programmingformats, control functions, program editing, andpart production and inspection. Upon completion,students should be able to manufacture complexparts using CNC turning and milling centers.MAC 229 CNC Programming(2-0-0-2)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: MAC 232This course provides concentrated study inadvanced programming techniques for working withmodern CNC machine tools. Topics include custommacros and subroutines, canned cycles, and automaticmachining cycles currently employed by themachine tool industry. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to program advanced CNC functionswhile conserving machine memory.MAC 231 CAM: CNC Turning(1-4-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces Computer Numerical Controlgraphics programming and concepts for turningcenter applications. Emphasis is placed on theinteraction of menus to develop a shape file ina graphics CAM system and to develop tool pathgeometry and part geometry. Upon completion,students should be able to develop a job planusing CAM software, include machine selection toolselection, operational sequence, speed, feed andcutting depth.MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling(1-4-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: MAC 229This course introduces Computer Numerical Controlgraphics programming and concepts for machiningcenter applications. Emphasis is placed on developinga shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferringcoded information from CAM graphics tothe CNC milling center. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to develop a complete job plan usingCAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.MAC 234 Adv Multi-Axis Machine(2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: MAC 232Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces includes multi-axis machin-216

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