2011-12

Machine Tool Operations – Automatic Screw Machine Setup and Operation
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses

Program Code: 31-420-1

This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2011.

This page was last updated in May 2011.

To complete the work required for a one-year technical diploma in Machine Tool Operations, you may select this option or the Machine Tool Operations: CNC Machine Setup and Operation option.

Overview — Machine Tool Operations: Automatic Screw Machine Setup and Operation is a two-semester technical diploma program that is designed to instruct you in the setup and operation of the single spindle screw machine, plus either the CNC single spindle screw machine or multiple spindle screw machine. You are given the option of concentrating on the CNC single spindle screw machine or multiple spindle screw machine during the second semester.

Career Outlook — Because of the high volume of manufacturing that takes place in the greater Milwaukee area, single spindle, multiple spindle, and CNC screw machine setup people and operators have highly marketable skills. Graduates of the program ordinarily locate positions in which they are expected to set up, operate, maintain production on, and interpret the CNC program of the machine tools. These machines will perform a variety of manufacturing processes, such as turning, drilling, threading, contouring and many others.

Program Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect you, as a graduate of this program, to be able to:

• Setup and operate single spindle automatic screw machines
• Setup and operate multiple spindle automatic screw machines
• Setup and operate CNC automatic screw machines

Preparation for Admission — The following is required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Other attributes that will assist you in the program include a high mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and mathematical skills. Credit may be given for work experience. 

Possible Careers:

Single Spindle Screw Machine Setup and Operation
Multiple Spindle Screw Machine Setup and Operation
CNC Screw Machine Setup and Operation

Related Programs:

Computer Numerical Control Machine (CNC) Operator/Programmer
Machine Tool Operations — CNC Machine Setup and Operation
Mechanical Design Technician 

For more information, call:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
Oak Creek Campus — 414-571-4500

Curriculum effective 2010-11.

SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS			Credits		Hours
	ENG-347	Communications 2	1		2r
	MACHTL-360	Metrology	1		2r
	MACHTL-367	Machine Tool Technology	1		2r
	MACHTL-384	Machine Trades Mathematics 1	1		2r
	MDRAFT-385	Machine Blueprint Reading 1	1		2r
	MACHTL-347	Single Spindle Auto Screw Machine 1  (4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-348	Single Spindle Auto Screw Machine 2 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-349	Single Spindle Auto Screw Machine 3 ‡(4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-350	Single Spindle Auto Screw Machine 4 ‡(4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-304	Introduction to CNC Programming ‡	1		2r
	MACHTL-385	Machine Trades Mathematics 2 ‡	1		2r
	MACHTL-386	Blueprint Reading 2	1		2r
	MACHTL-391	Quality Control ‡	1		2r
	SOCSCI-330	Applied Economics and Human Relations	1		2r
Select one of the following specializations:
	Multiple Spindle Auto Screw Machine
	MACHTL-361	Multiple Spindle Auto Screw Machine 1 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		22s
	MACHTL-362	Multiple Spindle Auto Screw Machine 2 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		22s
	MACHTL-363	Multiple Spindle Auto Screw Machine 3 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		22s
	MACHTL-364	Multiple Spindle Auto Screw Machine 4 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		22s
	OR
	Single Spindle CNC Auto Screw Machine
	MACHTL-371	Single Spindle CNC Auto Screw Machine 1 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-372	Single Spindle CNC Auto Screw Machine 2 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-373	Single Spindle CNC Auto Screw Machine 3 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		24s
	MACHTL-374	Single Spindle CNC Auto Screw Machine 4 ‡ (4 weeks)	3		24s
	TOTAL CREDITS: 34

Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, times and locations of classes, visit INFOnline.