Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 32-439-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Tool and Die Making Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, year one only. Oak Creek Campus, year one and year two.
This is a four-semester, full-time, day program; the first two semesters are common with the one-year Machine Tool Operations program. All courses within the first year are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level One Skill Standards in nine separate skill areas. During the third and fourth semesters, students learn how to build and sample basic stamping dies and plastic injection molds.
There is an ongoing need for highly skilled tool and die makers and mold makers.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: Graduates earn a two-year technical diploma and are employable in the following career areas: mold making, stamping die making, jig and fixture building, tool-room machinist and precision machining.
Attributes that will contribute to your success include a high mechanical aptitude, spatial relationship abilities, attention to details, organizational skills, manual dexterity and mathematical skills. Credit may be given for work experience.
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | MACHTL-300 | Engine Lathe 1 | 3 |
| (1) | MACHTL-301 | Engine Lathe 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (1) | MACHTL-309 | Manual Vertical Milling Machining 1 | 3 |
| (1) | MACHTL-310 | Manual Vertical Milling Machining 2 ‡ | 3 |
| (1) | MACHTL-360 | Metrology | 1 |
| (1) | MACHTL-367 | Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| (1) | MACHTL-384 | Machine Trades Mathematics 1 | 1 |
| (1) | MDRAFT-385 | Machine Blueprint Reading 1 | 1 |
| (2) | ENG-340 | Workplace Communication | 2 |
| (2) | MACHTL-304 | Introduction to CNC Programming ‡ | 1 |
| (2) | MACHTL-320 | Introduction to CNC Turning Centers ‡ | 4 |
| (2) | MACHTL-322 | Introduction to CNC Vertical Machining Centers ‡ | 4 |
| (2) | MACHTL-325 | Surface Grinding ‡ | 4 |
| (2) | MACHTL-385 | Machine Trades Mathematics 2 ‡ | 1 |
| (2) | MACHTL-391 | Quality Control ‡ | 1 |
| (2) | MDRAFT-386 | Machine Blueprint Reading 2 ‡ | 1 |
| (3) | MACHTL-386 | Machine Trades Mathematics 3 ‡ | 1 |
| (3) | MTLGY-301 | Basic Heat Treatment of Metals | 1 |
| (3) | TDMKG-360 | Basic Die Making Technology | 1 |
| (3) | TDMKG-366 | CNC Programming 2 ‡ | 1 |
| (3) | TDMKG-371 | Stamping Die Making 1 ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | TDMKG-372 | Stamping Die Making 2 ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | TDMKG-373 | Stamping Die Making 3 ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | MACHTL-387 | Machine Trades Mathematics 4 ‡ | 1 |
| (4) | TDMKG-361 | Advanced Die Making Technology ‡ | 1 |
| (4) | TDMKG-362 | Cavity Die Technology | 1 |
| (4) | TDMKG-367 | Basic CAD/CAM ‡ | 1 |
| (4) | TDMKG-381 | Moldmaking 1 ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | TDMKG-382 | Moldmaking 2 ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | TDMKG-383 | Moldmaking 3 ‡ | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 66 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Program Outcomes
- Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
- Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
- Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
- Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation
- Perform programming, set-up and operation of CNC machine tools
- Perform advanced tool, die, and mold operations
Career Outlook
There is an ongoing need for highly skilled metalworkers. Tool and die makers, tool room machinists and mold makers are in high demand. Program graduates may consider apprenticeships as the next step.
Possible Careers
Tool and Die Maker (Stamping)Mold Maker
Model Maker
Jig and Fixture Maker
Apprenticeship
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Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-8901, mctpathway@matc.edu
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, T Building, Room T200
Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
Oak Creek Campus, Room A121
West Allis Campus, Room 103