Machine Tool Technology: Tool and Die Maker Option (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/mtt/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The Tool and Die Maker - Associate Degree program provides the diverse student body in the surrounding regional community with an education in basic and advanced training in tool and die making, numerical control machining and quality control. These fundamental skills and expected knowledge prepare students for employment with potential for future advancement in the metal working industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirement for different types of machining.
- Interpret blueprint information and translate it into actionable items.
- Calculate necessary tolerances to plan for machine sequences.
- Perform the set up and operation of manual machines, such as band saw, lathe, mill, and CNC machines.
- Calculate adjust speed, feed and other parameters to produce the part.
- Inspect the produced part to ensure completion per blueprint requirements.
- Complete an industry standard inspection report.
Program Requirements
Code Number | Course Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
MTT 130 | Quality Practices and Measurement | 2.0 |
MTT 131 | Geometric Tolerance Inspection using Verisurf | 3.0 |
MTT 132 | Fixture and Tool Building using Verisurf | 3.0 |
MTT 140 | Industrial and Machine Tool Safety | 1.0 |
MTT 151 | Mastercam Introduction | 3.5 |
MTT 152 | Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines | 2.5 |
MTT 157 | Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes | 2.5 |
MTT 191L | CNC Mill Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
MTT 194L | Manual Machining Lab | 1.0 |
MTT 195L | CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
Total Units | 22.5 |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the required major courses, the General Education requirements, and electives as needed. Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of “C” or higher in major/emphasis courses. See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements.