Chabot College 2024-2026 297 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, MTT 70 Exploration of Precision Manufacturing 4 Units Introduction to machine shop practices for exploration of the Machine Tool Technology field. Includes measuring tools, benchwork, screw threads, drill presses, lathes, and vertical milling machine operations. Safe and correct use of machine tools. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours 71A Numerical Control Program I (See also APPM 9771A ) 4 Units Introduction to programming and operating three axis computer numerical controlled drilling and milling machines. Instruction includes the standard X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system, manual and automatic milling machine operation, absolute and incremental positioning, reading and writing g-code, and fabrication of basic and intermediate three axis drill and mill parts. May not receive credit if APPM 9771A has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Strongly Recommended: APPM 9760A or MTT 60A APPM 9774 or INDT 74. 71B Numerical Control Program II (See also APPM 9771B ) 4 Units This course offers students advanced study in programming computer numerical control (CNC) mills. Students learn how to write programs that utilize 4th and 5th axis rotations in longhand format, utilize automated tool and fixture probing cycles, set up and operate parts using 4th and 5th axis CNC tooling, and how to use Mastercam computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software to safely and effective program complex parts using high speed machining, surfacing, and 4th and 5th axis operations. This course prepares students to work confidently in the emerging technologies that are defining the new standards of modern machining. May not receive credit if APPM 9771B has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: MTT 71A or APPM 9771A. 71C Numerical Control Programming III (See also APPM 9771C ) 4 Units Basic programming and operating of two-axis and live tooling computer numerical controlled lathes. Instruction includes lathe programming using constant surface speeds, internal and external turning, live tool drilling, tapping, milling, sub spindle operation, and laboratory first article inspection reports. May not receive credit if APPM 9771C has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: MTT 71A (same as APPM 9771A) or APPM 9771A Strongly Recommended: INDT 74 or APPM 9774. 73A Computer Numerical Control Individual Projects (See also APPM 9773A ) 2 Units Student directed design, development, and fabrication of selected Numerical Control projects for the machine tool technology major to develop special entry-level job skills. Student will develop their own procedure plans, load their own tools, and program machines to create custom parts, fixtures and assemblies. This course connects software skills with machine operation and inspection to offer the student a total immersion into the contemporary practices of machining. May not receive credit if APPM 9773A has been completed successfully. Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: MTT 71A or APPM 9771A. 73B Computer Numerical Control Individual Projects II (See also APPM 9773B ) 2 Units Advanced student directed Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming and operation. Students are challenged to utilize high precision work holding and rapid machining to create parts that exceed industry standards of precision and speed. Creative problem solving and design skills are stressed as students navigate unique problems and materials. Projects will include high speed machining, 3D surfacing, and multiple machine set-ups. May not receive credit if APPM 9773B has been completed successfully. Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: MTT 73A or APPM 9773A. 81A SolidWorks for Machine Shops (See also APPM 9781A ) 3 Units This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Solidworks design software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes: creation of basic solids models, assemblies, and drawings; managing Solidworks file types for export to 3D printers, laser cutters, or CAM software; part configurations; mold body creation; surfaces; jig and fixtures; and more. This course will also introduce students to the theory and operation of rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and 3D scanners. May not receive credit if APPM 9781A has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 81C Mastercam (See also APPM 9781C ) 3 Units The fundamentals of the latest version of Mastercam CAD/CAM manufacturing software as it pertains to machine shop use and requirements. Instruction includes theory and laboratory practice on the use of the Mastercam software environment to create 2 1/2 and 3 axis, lathe, and wire edm tool paths. Instruction includes part drawing, dimensioning, importing electronic files (DXF, IGES, Sldprt, and Dwg), lathe and mill tool path construction, geometry and tool path transformations, tool path editing, and post processors. May not receive credit if APPM 9781C has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: MTT 71A or APPM 9771A.
