Precision Machining & Manufacturing

The objective of the Precision Machining & Manufacturing (PRMA) program is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills for employment in the machining and manufacturing industry. Students are taught through the integration of machining theory and practical application in the machine shop. Students use the skills they learn to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications.  The working properties of metals, applied mathematics, blueprint reading, computer numerical control (CNC) programming, and computer- aided manufacturing (CAM) using Mastercam are some of the areas of study. Students train using CNC and additive manufacturing (3-D printing) technology. This training program concludes with an externship off campus or with the completion of a capstone project on campus.

Graduates find career opportunities in industries such as manufacturing, prototyping, job shops, power generation, aerospace, food processing, medical equipment, and other specialty machining industries. 

The PRMA program is 12 months in length (four quarters). The student will earn 75 credit hours which are 1,344 clock hours. 

The student to instructor ratio for the PRMA program is no greater than 12:1.

 

Program Outline

Quarter 1

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PM 110	Industrial Mathematics I	60	4.0
PM 111	Elementary Blueprint Reading I	30	2.0
PM 112	Machine Tool Practices I	30	2.0
PM 113 L	Machine Lab	216	11.5
	Totals:	336	19.5

Quarter 2

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PM 120	Industrial Mathematics II	60	4.0
PM 121	Elementary Blueprint Reading II	30	2.0
PM 122	Machine Tool Practices II	30	2.0
PM 123 L	Machine Lab	216	11.5
	Totals:	336	19.5

Quarter 3

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PM 130	GD&T I	30	2.0
PM 131	CNC Machine Tool Operation I	60	4.0
PM 132	Mastercam Mill Level One I	30	2.0
PM 133 L	Machine Lab	216	11.5
	Totals:	336	19.5

Quarter 4

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Credits
PM 140	GD&T II	30	2.0
PM 141	CNC Machine Tool Operation II	60	4.0
PM 142	Mastercam Mill Level One II	30	2.0
PM 143 L	Machine Lab	76	4.0
PM 144 E	Machine Externship	140	4.5
	Totals:	336	16.5

Total Clock Hours: 1344

Total Credit Hours: 75.0

Precision Machining & Manufacturing Book and Tool List

The book and tool list for students in the Precision Machining & Manufacturing program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Precision Machining & Manufacturing Equipment List

Students in the Precision Machining & Manufacturing program utilize the following equipment:

Drill presses

Arbor and hydraulic presses

Precision measuring tools

Tool and cutter grinding machines

Band saws

Vertical milling machines

Horizontal milling machines

Engine lathes

Surface grinders

Computers

Gear hob

CNC milling machines

CNC turning centers

CNC wire EDM machines