MAPR 1140 – Industrial Blueprint Reading - 2 Credits

Technical drawing principles are applied to the construction of job sheets, assembly and detailed drawings. Dimensioning, notes, symbols, parts lists, specifications and the use of industrial tables are covered. Principles learned are applied in the interpretation of industrial prints related to the machine-tool industry.  Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour

MAPR 1210 – Manufacturing I - 7 Credits

This course introduces the student to the operation of machine tools used in the metal working manufacturing industry. This course consists of the following: measurement I, lathe I, mill I, grind I, class and lab modules. Lecture: 4 hours, Lab: 9 hours

MAPR 1220 – Manufacturing II - 8 Credits

This course is a continuation of Manufacturing I. It further develops the student's knowledge and skills in the operation of machine tools used in the metal working manufacturing industry. This course consists of the following: Measurement II, Lathe II, Mill II, Grind II, class and laboratory modules. Lecture: 4 hours, Lab: 9 hours

MAPR 1230 – Computer Numerical Control - 3 Credits

This course will teach CNC manual programming techniques. It introduces the most common machine tools which are controlled by computer. Direction of axis motion, methods of compensation, canned cycles, sub-routines and copy program methods will be taught. The students will produce annually written programs for 3 axis machining centers, 2 axis turning centers and EDM wire machines. Fanuc control format will be required, and students will learn code for use during verification and revising of programs. Lecture: 3 hours

MAPR 1240 – Computer Aided Manufacturing (MASTER-CAM) - 2 Credits

This course will present an overview of the software and manuals available to the students. Use of SMART-CAM in the Windows interface will be required. Methods of creating geometry and tool path, editing geometry and tool path and transforming geometry will be presented, and the students will demonstrate their skill development through laboratory assignments. The placing of tool path in the desired machining sequence and creating tool path from CAD files (DXF and IGES) will be covered. The creation of CNC code for machining tools, developing editing skills, developing posts processors and sending coded files to machine tool controls will be presented. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1230 and COMI 1100) Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 2 hours

MAPR 1300 – Lathe I Lab - 1 Credit

To develop in the student necessary skills to set up and operate the tool room lathe. Operations that will be performed are turning, facing, drilling, taping, knurling and machining external angles. Work holding devices discussed and used will be Collets, 3-Jaw chucks and 4-Jaw chucks. The student will also develop the skill required to shape a single-point high-speed steel cutting tool bit. (Corequisite: MAPR 1310) Lab:3 hours

MAPR 1310 – Lathe I Lecture - 1 Credit

To develop in the student the ability to identify major components and accessories of the engine lathe, to understand their operating principles and transpose this understanding into basic turning operations. Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1320 – Lathe II Lab -1 Credit

The student will continue to develop the necessary skills used in the fabrication of more complex parts. Operation includes internal and external threading, internal tapers, boring, forming turning and cutoff operations. Carbide cutting tool will be introduced in this course. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1300, 1310. MAPR 1330 may be taken concurrently or work experience) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 1330 – Lathe II Lecture - 1 Credit

This course is a continuation of Lathe I lecture. The emphasis of this course is on more complex machine set-ups and machining operations. Internal and external threading, internal external tapers, boring, forming turning and cutoff operations. The techniques of measuring threads and tapers will be preformed by the student. The use and selection of carbide cutting tools and holders is discussed. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1310 or 1320 may be taken concurrently or work experience) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1400 – Milling I Lab - 1 Credit

To develop in the student the necessary skills to set up and operate the vertical-type milling machine. Operations include tramming of the head of the machine tool and alignment of work holding fixtures. Machining operations include face milling, milling slots and milling flat and perpendicular surfaces. Drilling, tapping, reaming, c’boring and milling slots will be performed. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1410 may be taken concurrently, or work experience) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 1410 – Milling I Lecture - 1 Credit

This course is designed to develop in the student the ability to identify the major components and tooling accessories used on the vertical type milling machine. Types of cutting tools used on this machine will be discussed. Speed and feeds will be discussed. Drills, different types of end mills and other cutting tools and their operating principles will be discussed and demonstrated. Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1420 – Milling II Lab - 1 Credit

The student will continue to develop skills in the fabrication of rectangular parts utilizing the rotary table, dividing head and boring head. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1400, 1410 may be taken concurrently or work experience) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 1430 – Milling II - 1 Credit

This course is a continuation of Milling I with emphases placed on milling machine accessories, such as rotary table and dividing head, and the aligning techniques of these and other attachments with the use of the dial indicator. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1410) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1500 – Grinding I Lab - 1 Credit

To develop in the student the necessary skills used in the safe set-up and operation of the horizontal spindle with reciprocating table surface grinder. operations included are truing and dressing the grinding wheels, grinding work flat, perpendicular and to size. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1510) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 1510 – Grinding I Lecture - 1 Credit

This course is to develop in the student the ability to identify the major compotes and basic set-up operations of the horizontal spindle with reciprocating table surface grinder. Grinding wheel properties and selection will be discussed. Work holding methods and tooling such as grinding vises grinding knees and other accessories will be covered in this course. Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1520 – Grinding II Lab - 1 Credit

Grinding II Lab is a continuation of Grinding I Lab. The student will continue to set up and operate the horizontal spindle with reciprocating table surface grinder. The sine bar and sine plate will be introduced into the lab. Form grinding will be introduced in this lab. Employing radius wheel dressers and other grinding accessories the student will form dress a grinding wheel. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1500, 1510, 1520, may be taken concurrently or work experience.)  Lab:3 hours

MAPR 1530 – Grinding II Lecture - 1 Credit

The student will build on the theories and concepts learned in Grinding I. The use of angle and radius devices will be covered. Other types of grinding machines such as the cylindrical grinder will be reviewed. Non-magnetic work holding methods and diamond grinding wheels will be discussed. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1500, 1510. 1520 may be taken concurrently or work experience) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1600 – Measurement I -1 Credit

This course is designed to develop in the student the ability to use basic measuring equipment and the knowledge of how to apply it to the inspection of machined parts. Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 1610 – Measurement II -2 Credits

This course is designed to develop in the student the ability to use sophisticated measuring equipment such as electronic amplified measuring devices, comparators, microscopes and profilometers. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1600) Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 2 hours

MAPR 1800 – Applied Machine Tool Geometry - 2 Credits

This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and theories used in the calculations of geometric features found on machined parts. Angular surfaces, dovetailed ompotes and tapered shapes will be some of the theories covered in this course. Lecture: 2 hours

MAPR 2100 – Manufacturing III - 6 Credits

This course is a continuation of Manufacturing I and II. It continues to develop knowledge and skills in the operation of machine tools in the manufacturing industry. This course consists of the following: EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), Lathe III and Grind III class and laboratory modules. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1210 and 1220) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 9 hours

MAPR 2110 – Computer Integrated Manufacturing - 3 Credits

An introductory course in the principles and techniques of computer integrated manufacturing. Topics include: sensors, controllers, control loops, interface systems, PLC's robotics. The economic advantages and disadvantages of using integrated manufacturing will be covered. The course is designed to present an overview of the manufacturing process and how automation can be utilized.  Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 2130 – Super Abrasives - 3 Credits

This course will teach grinding and machining techniques using diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN) super abrasives. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture and properties of diamond and CBN as abrasives used in turning, milling, threading and grinding operations. The student will learn to apply super abrasives to the properties and characteristics of a wide range of materials and the required grinding or machining processes. (Prerequisite: MAPR 2550) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour

MAPR 2330 – Cost Estimating - 3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the basic approaches and tools used in cost estimating in the metal working industry. Units covered include estimation of set-up, machining and assembly times, labor and material estimating learning curve theory will also be covered. Class: 3 hours

MAPR 2340 – Lathe III Lab - 1 Credit

The student will continue to develop skills learned in Lathe II Lab. Proficiency will be gained in precise hole location, eccentric turning and form turning. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1300, 1320) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 2350 – Lathe III - 1 Credit

This course is a continuation of Lathe II with an emphasis on less common work holding devices such as face drivers and soft jaws. The advantages and disadvantages of high production turning machines and their tooling will be discussed. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1310, MAPR 1330) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 2410 – Advanced Blueprint Reading - 2 Credits

The advanced Blueprint Reading course has been designed specifically for moldmaking and diemaking apprentices. Apprentices will be required to interpret complex blueprints of pressworking dies, plastic molds and die casting tools which are used in those industries. The apprentice will develop the ability to extrapolate the design and manufacturing methods of those tools by interpreting those blueprints. (Prerequisite: MAPR-1140) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour

MAPR 2440 – Electrical Discharge Machine Lab - 1 Credit

A hands-on introduction to the complete operation of the EDM machine. Students will produce their own electrodes, set up work tool relationships and machine projects to specified dimensions. 3R tooling is used extensively as well as a diagnostic approach to solving EDM problems. (Corequisite: MAPR 2450) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 2450 – Electrical Discharge Machine - 1 Credit

An introduction to the setup and operation of the EDM machine. The students will learn procedures for calculating criteria necessary to produce electrodes and adjust machine settings, flushing methods, dielectric oils, and electrode selection are but a few of the topics covered. This course, along with the accompanying lab, will provide sufficient proficiency in the setup and operation of the EDM machine that a student will be capable of producing varied shaped work. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1410, MAPR 1430) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 2540 – Grinding III Lab -1 Credit

Grinding III Lab is a continuation of Grinding II Lab. The student will set up and produce parts in the centerless grinder to perform through feed and plunge feed operations. The students will also set up the tangential wheel dressers and form dressers to produce parts having straight and angular surfaces tangent to one another. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1520, 2550 may be taken concurrently) Lab: 3 hours

MAPR 2550 – Grinding III - 1 Credit

Grinding III is a continuation of Grinding II. The student will further develop the ability to use the Universal Grinder safely, shape grinding wheels, determine set-up procedures for cutting speeds and feeds, and will also learn centerless grinding. (Prerequisite: MAPR 1530) Lecture: 1 hour

MAPR 2600 – Diemaking I - 3 Credits

It is the purpose of this course to present a practical nucleus of basic die construction techniques. Cutting and forming operations are explained and related to the manner in which they must function in order to achieve the desired results. Primary die components such as punches, punch plates, die blocks, strippers, shedders and knockouts are discussed as they relate to the complete die. Efficient utilization of stock material and the optimum choice of a stock strip configuration is also presented. Lecture: 3 hours

MAPR 2610 – Diemaking II - 3 Credits

Diemaking II is a continuation of Diemaking I. The principles and techniques for the design and construction of more advanced and complete dies is presented. Units of instruction include die to press relationships, automatic feeds, inverted dies, compound dies, draw and redraw dies, secondary operations and progressive dies. (Prerequisite: MAPR 2600) Lecture: 3 hours

MAPR 2620 – Moldmaking Design & Manufacturing - 4 Credits

It is the purpose of this course to present a practical nucleus of basic moldmaking. Moldmaking functions are explained and related to the manner in which they must function to achieve the desired result. Primary mold components such as molds, runner systems, mold materials and ejection are discussed. (Prerequisites: MAPR 1140, 2350, 2450, 2550 and 2600) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

MAPR 2700 – Machinery’s Handbook - 2 Credits

The Machinery’s Handbook is more than a test or an encyclopedia. It is the storehouse for a wealth of practical information to help the machinist solve problems. While it deals with some items of interest to the beginner, it is in general highly technical and prepared specifically for the experienced technician, toolmaker, machinist and mechanic. The student is not expected to memorize the material in this book. Nor will this course be concerned explicitly with all phases of machine work. It will be the student’s responsibility to continually practice looking up the answers to specific questions, however. Lecture: 2 hours

MAPR 2800 – Machine Processes Project - 4 Credits

The Machine Processes Project course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to employ all the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Through the proper selection of a final project, students are able to exhibit these skills in an industrially worthwhile endeavor. Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 8 hours

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