St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Technology Department 810-989-5754
MFT 110 Pre-Apprenticeship Skills. This course introduces students to math and technical concepts necessary for apprenticeship programs. Technical concepts covered include simple machines, gears, linear and angular measurement, using a calculator and other concepts. Math concepts covered are basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry with applications to the industrial trades.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits = 4 lecture
MFT 111 Machine Tools. This introductory course focuses on internationally accepted machining practices and measurement systems (inch/pound and metric). Lab projects include operating the mill, lathe, saw, and drill press.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 3 laboratory)
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MFT 112 Metal Casting. CURRENTLY INACTIVE. See note at the end of the course listings.
MFT 113 Manufacturing Processes. This course is a study of numerous manufacturing processes in both the metal-working and plastics industries that are not included in the machining classes of the Manufacturing Technology Program. Topics include non-traditional machining processes, welding processes, typical metal-working processes, and plastic processes.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
MFT 118 Metrology 1. This course is designed to develop a dimensional measurement ability for inspectors, technicians, quality control personnel, and others who require this skill in their manufacturing environment. This course will emphasize open inspection methods.
Prerequisite: None
1 credit, plus .5 contact hours* = (1.5 lecture/laboratory)
MFT 119 Metrology II (CMM). This course is designed to develop a dimensional measurement ability for inspectors, technicians, quality control personnel and others who require this skill in their manufacturing environment. This course will emphasize the operation of a Coordinate Measurement Machine.
Prerequisite: DR 114 or DR 160 and DR 115
1 credit, plus .5 contact hours* = (1.5 lecture/laboratory) CL
MFT 150 Manufacturing Technology. This course includes six weeks or more work experience in industry that provides an intensive but varied experience in the program of study the student is enrolled. This on-the-job experience will be developed by the employer in conjunction with a coordinator designated by the college. There will be a written training program developed which is agreed upon by the student, employer and the college.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
1 to 6 credits = 1 to 6 lecture/laboratory
MFT 211 Beginning NC/CNC Programming. This is a beginning course in Numerical Control and Computerized Numerical Control Programming using a 2-axis lathe and 3-axis mill.
Prerequisite: MFT 111 or appropriate placement in our college assessment or ACT score
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 3 laboratory)
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MFT 213 CNC Surfacing Applications. This course focuses on the generation and machining of 3-dimensional contoured surfaces. Students will use MasterCam Software to design and machine the following kinds of surfaces: draft, fillet, revolved, ruled, swept, projected, blended, lofted and multiple surfaces.
Prerequisite: MFT 211 or industrial CNC mill work experience
2 credits plus 1 contact hour = (1 lecture, 2 laboratory)
MFT 214 Machine Tool Advanced. This course is a continuation of MFT 111 with greater emphasis placed on development of skills in machine operations. Solutions of problems that arise in the planning and tooling for production of parts, economy, design, estimating and processing and planning are developed and analyzed.
Prerequisite: MFT 111
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (2 lecture, 4 laboratory)
MFT 215 Metallurgy and Materials. Properties of metals, the working of metals into various forms and shapes, thermal treatments, phase diagrams and the methods of securing desirable physical properties are covered in this course. Metallurgical laboratory methods, test procedures, preparation of specimens for analysis and the study of microstructures and their relationship to engineering properties. Technical reports are emphasized. Offered Winter Semester only.
Prerequisite: None
4 credits, plus 2 contact hours* = (3 lecture, 3 laboratory)
MFT 216 Advanced Manufacturing Processes. CURRENTLY INACTIVE. See note at the end of the course listings.
NOTE: CURRENTLY INACTIVE classes may be offered in the future. If students are interested in having a currently inactive course listed in the fall, winter, spring or summer schedule, contact the department chair or an instructor in the appropriate area.