Machine Shop CNC - Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Machine Shop CNC from Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a Campus Associate Computer Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Machinists use machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers, to produce precision metal parts. They use their knowledge of the working properties of metals and their skill with machine tools to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications. Many modern machine tools are computer numerically controlled (CNC). CNC machines, following a computer program, control the cutting tool speed, change dull tools, and perform all of the necessary cuts to create a part. Frequently, machinists work with computer control programmers to determine how the automated equipment will cut a part. The programmer may determine the path of the cut, but the machinist determines the type of cutting tool, the speed of the cutting tool, and the feed rate. Because most machinists train in CNC programming, they write basic programs and often set offsets (modify programs) in response to problems encountered during test runs. Because the technology of machining is changing rapidly, machinists must learn to operate a wide range of machines. Along with operating machines that use metal cutting tools to shape work pieces, machinists operate machines that cut with lasers, water jets, or electrified wires. As engineers create new types of machine tools and new materials to machine, machinists must constantly learn new machining properties and techniques. Los Angeles Trade Technical College offers an Associate in Science degree in Machine Shop CNC (Core major plus general education classes) or a Certificate of Completion (Core major classes only). In addition, we offer a Certificate of Completion - Adjunct in Machine Shop CNC. The Associate in Science degree, or equivalent Certificate of Completion, is designed for individuals seeking entry level positions in the field. Students enrolling in this program should be able to commit to full-time student status, which is approximately 21 hours per week. This time commitment is necessary to allow for hands-on training in the lab applications used during the course of instruction. The Certificate of Completion- Adjunct is an evenings-only course of study designed for individuals currently in the field who want to improve their skills or learn new ones. Due to limitations on available evening hours, the utilization of hands-on lab application is assumed to be provided at the students place of employment. Machinists held about 370,000 jobs in the United States in 2006. Most machinists work in small machining shops or in manufacturing industries, such as machinery manufacturing and transportation equipment manufacturing (motor vehicle parts and aerospace products and parts). Maintenance machinists work in most industries that use production machinery. Despite relatively slow growth, job opportunities for machinists should continue to be good. Many young people with the necessary educational and personal qualifications needed to obtain machining skills are not currently entering production occupations, therefore, therefore, the number of workers obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to fill machinist jobs is expected to be less than the number of job openings arising each year from the need to replace experienced machinists who transfer to other occupations or retire, and from job growth. The Associate in Science degree in Machine Shop - CNC requirements may be met by completing 48 units of required courses listed below plus 18 units of Plan "B" general education courses. Or it may be awarded for the completion of a minimum of 62 units, including the 32 units listed under the Certificate of Completion-Adjunct, and 30 units of Plan 'A" general education courses. Plan "A" and "B" are listed in the catalog under Graduation/Transfer Requirements. Upon successful completion of this program the student will have the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in the Machining Industry. Students will properly use related terminology, Safely set-up and operate numerous conventional and CNC machine tools, use computers to program various CNC machines directly or with CAM, and interpret most related parts and assembly drawings. The general education component classes will give the student a well rounded education and provide knowledge and skills to assist in successful participation in all aspects of society View more details on Los Angeles Trade Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Engineering courses.