Sinclair Community College

Computer Aided Manufacturing/CNC Technology (CAMCT.S.AAS)

65.0 Credit Hours

Course work includes tool and manufacturing processes, computers in engineering technology, quality control and CNC applications. Facilities and equipment rank among the best in the nation, with more than four million dollars in conventional machining equipment and computer numerical control machines for laboratory use by students.

Program Outcomes

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Identify new changes in career field and build personal skills to maintain state-of-the-art competencies.

Demonstrate mathematical skills required for occupation.

Analyze manufacturing engineering problems (general and technical) and make appropriate decisions.

Demonstrate applied competencies in the areas of machining applications, drafting techniques and blueprint interpretation.

Demonstrate technical engineering skills appropriate to program requirements.

Curriculum

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours

CAM 1107

Principles of Manufacturing

3 credit hours

CAM 1109

Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining

3 credit hours

CAM 1213

Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control

4 credit hours

CAM 1141

Shop Floor Calculations I

3 credit hours

CAM 1142

Shop Floor Calculations II

3 credit hours

CAM 2114

Jig & Fixture Design

3 credit hours

CAM 2145

Shop Floor Programming

3 credit hours

CAM 2204

Computer Numerical Control Lathe Programming

3 credit hours

CAM 2212

Computer Assisted Programming

3 credit hours

CAM 2214

Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Applications

3 credit hours

CAM 2225

Tool Design

3 credit hours

CAM 2780

Computer Aided Manufacturing Capstone

3 credit hours

COM 2206

Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAT 1270

Beginning Algebra

3 credit hours

MET 1131

Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

OPT 1100

Tooling & Machining Metrology

2 credit hours

OPT 1113

Coordinate Measurement

3 credit hours

OPT 2205

Manufacturing Processes

3 credit hours

OPT 2240

Six Sigma: Green Belt

3 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

Computer Aided Manufacturing/CNC Technology (CAMCT.S.AAS)

65.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Identify new changes in career field and build personal skills to maintain state-of-the-art competencies.

Demonstrate mathematical skills required for occupation.

Analyze manufacturing engineering problems (general and technical) and make appropriate decisions.

Demonstrate applied competencies in the areas of machining applications, drafting techniques and blueprint interpretation.

Demonstrate technical engineering skills appropriate to program requirements.

Curriculum

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

3 credit hours CAM 1107: Principles of Manufacturing

3 credit hours CAM 1109: Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining

4 credit hours CAM 1213: Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control

3 credit hours CAM 1141: Shop Floor Calculations I

3 credit hours CAM 1142: Shop Floor Calculations II

3 credit hours CAM 2114: Jig & Fixture Design

3 credit hours CAM 2145: Shop Floor Programming

3 credit hours CAM 2204: Computer Numerical Control Lathe Programming

3 credit hours CAM 2212: Computer Assisted Programming

3 credit hours CAM 2214: Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Applications

3 credit hours CAM 2225: Tool Design

3 credit hours CAM 2780: Computer Aided Manufacturing Capstone

3 credit hours COM 2206: Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours MAT 1270: Beginning Algebra

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

2 credit hours OPT 1100: Tooling & Machining Metrology

3 credit hours OPT 1113: Coordinate Measurement

3 credit hours OPT 2205: Manufacturing Processes

3 credit hours OPT 2240: Six Sigma: Green Belt

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

CAM 1107 Principles of Manufacturing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The study of manufactured products from the perspective of design, tooling, processing, communication, computer numerical control, machine elements, tool design and specifications. The course also examines problem solving and critical thinking in product development using both standard and automated communication methods.

CAM 1109 Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An introduction to the manufacturing processes used in the tooling and machining industry. Safety, mechanical hardware, hand tools, metrology, engine lathe, milling and grinding will be the major focus of this course. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 1213 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Development of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs for three axis CNC milling machines including linear and circular interpolation, drilling and tapping and G&M codes. Setup and operation of milling machines. Adjusting tool offsets to hold part tolerance. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 1141 Shop Floor Calculations I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course applies the principles of arithmetic, algebra and geometry to situations encountered in the machining industry. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 1142 Shop Floor Calculations II
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course applies the principles of geometry and trigonometry and the computing of compound angles to situations encountered in the machining industry. It also gives a brief introduction to the calculations required in computer numerical control programming. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2114 Jig & Fixture Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Theory, principles and drawing techniques for the design of jigs and fixtures. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2145 Shop Floor Programming
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Operation and programming of conversational controlled two-axis milling machines. Includes programming and manufacturing a variety of machined parts utilizing Protrak and Amilam two-axis CNC controls. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2204 Computer Numerical Control Lathe Programming
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

CAM 2212 Computer Assisted Programming
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An introductory course in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software as applied to computer numerical control vertical machining centers and computer numerical control turning centers. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2214 Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Applications
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Course covering the programming, setup and operation of 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical machining centers. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2225 Tool Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Design theory, principles and drawing techniques for the tool design industry. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

CAM 2780 Computer Aided Manufacturing Capstone
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Assessment of achievement by Computer Aided Manufacturing students in attaining program-related outcomes by completing a project demonstrating principles and practices of the major. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Exploration of the development, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships. The focus is on effective verbal and nonverbal interactions between two people, highlighting methods of initiating and maintaining effective communication with, and understanding of, others through learning and applying interpersonal communication theory.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAT 1270 Beginning Algebra
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Brief review of pre-algebra skills; simplifying algebraic expressions; solving first-degree equations and applied problems; introduction to graphing and graphing lines; systems of linear equations in two and three variables and applied problems; first-degree inequalities and applied problems; compound inequalities and set operations; absolute value equations and inequalities; two-variable inequalities and systems of inequalities and applied problems.

MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

OPT 1100 Tooling & Machining Metrology
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Various measurement techniques involving shop measuring instruments; correct use and care of basic inspection instruments; interpretation of blueprints as well as machined products related to engineering needs. Introduction to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). One classroom, three lab hours per week.

OPT 1113 Coordinate Measurement
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Course will prepare students to use and program coordinate measurement machines, apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, use advanced operating techniques for a servo driven coordinate measuring device. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 2205 Manufacturing Processes
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Students will gain a basic understanding of manufacturing processes within a safe working environment.

OPT 2240 Six Sigma: Green Belt
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An applied introduction to Six Sigma using problem-solving tools, concepts and methodology to improve customer satisfaction. Includes application of Green Belt-based tools to reduce costs and improve business processes. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

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