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Tooling & EDM Technician

This program prepares students to operate and understand many of the machines and processes within the tooling and EDM industry. Students will begin by learning essential entry level skills of a machinist. The program will then progress toward an emphasis on developing a higher level of skill on manual surface grinders, RAM EDM, as well as related theory. Upon completion of the program a student will have a 2nd year level of understanding in precision surface grinding as well as an ability to operate various EDM machines common within the industry. A student may obtain employment in areas such as a manual milling machine operator, surface grinder, RAM or wire EDM operator. Upon successful completion of the Tooling and EDM Technician Program, students will receive a diploma.

Program Objective
The main objective of the Tooling and EDM technician program is to prepare individuals for employment in the Tooling and EDM industry.

A graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate math, blueprint reading, and measurement skills essential to industry.
2. Have an ability to safely operate a manual milling machine at the entry level.
3. Perform basic tasks required of a surface grinder specialist.
4. Design basic electrodes for ram EDM operations
5. Set up and EDM simple parts using a manual ram EDM, CNC ram EDM, or wire EDM machine.
6. Create basic drawings and programs for a CNC wire EDM machine using computer aided manufacturing.

Courses Needed for Completion:

Basic Blueprint Reading
Course Code #: BPR110

Course Description:
Program is geared towards the first time user. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals and the ability to form a mental picture of different views. Students will be asked to draw orthographic drawings, missing views and isometric views to enhance their understanding of prints.
Prerequisite: None


Technical Math I
Course Code: MAT100

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the mathematics utilized daily on the manufacturing/tool and die shop floor. Emphasis is on the contextual use of math utilizing blueprints, machining processes and measurement data. Students will progress through Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, and receive primary exposure to the Trigonometry prevalent in the industry today.
Prerequisite: None


Practical Dimensional Inspection
Course Code #: QCT200

Course Description:
This program is to introduce individuals to the necessary elements required to be effective in the use of precision gaging equipment utilized in manufacturing trades and tool and die industries. Instruction geared toward dimensional inspection techniques and your role as an inspector.
Prerequisites: Basic Blueprint Reading or Equivalent


Machine Technology
Course Code: MCH100

Course Description:
This program is the 4th in a series of four programs (First Step) to introduce individuals to the typical machine tools utilized in the precision manufacturing trades. Individuals will receive exposure to the manual machines utilized in most tool shops. Emphasis will be placed on the operating characteristics of the mill, lathe and surface grinder. Students will utilize the training from previous courses and apply that knowledge to machining and processes.
Prerequisites: Basic Blueprint Reading, Technical Math I and Practical Dimension and Inspection.


Manual Milling
Course Code: MAN110

Course Description:
This course is geared to the novice student/first time learner on manual vertical milling machines. Emphasis will be on safety and fundamentals of operating a milling machine. Students will utilize the skills learned in First Step and apply them to the milling operations.
Prerequisites: First Step Program or Equivalent


Technical Math II
Course Code: MAT200

Course Description:
Advanced mathematical problems utilizing geometric propositions of design and trigonometry to solve more complex machining problems such as compound angle analysis, G-code programming points and arc swings, roll dimensions and formula development.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I


Accelerated Grinding
Course Code: AGT 300

Course Description:
This course is specifically geared toward exposing a student to all the grinding techniques that a typical Grinder Specialist would encounter in their first 2 years of working experience in a tool and die shop.
Prerequisites: Basic Blueprint Reading and Technical Math I or Equivalent


Introduction to Mold Design
Course Code: MDT 100

Course Description:
This program is specifically targeted towards third and fourth year tool and die/machinist apprentices and entry level engineering personnel and as such is a condensed version of the full fledged Mold Design curriculum.
Prerequisites: First Step Program, Technical Math II or Equivalent


Intro to Computers
Course Code: BCS100

Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of personal computers and the operating system by which they most commonly operate.
Prerequisites: None


Computer Aided Design I
Course Code: CAD110

Course Description:
This program is geared to the novice student/first time learner to AutoCAD. Students need to be functional in a Windows 95/98 environment as a prerequisite and should have some basic blueprint knowledge.
Prerequisites: Blueprint Reading and Intro to Computers or Windows 98 or Equivalent


Electrode Design
Course Code: EDM150

Course Description:
This program is specifically targeted for individuals who need on the job skills for designing and making their own electrical discharge machine electrodes.
Prerequisites: First Step Program and Technical Math II


Accelerated EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining)
Course Code: AET300

Course Description:
This program is specifically targeted toward the instruction and hands on use of various types of Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM) commonly utilized in the tool, die, and mold making trades.
Prerequisites: First Step Program and/or Accelerated Grinding or Equivalent.


CNC RAM EDM
Course Code: CNC240

Course Description: This course will provide the basic machine operator skills required to program, setup, operate and automate a CNC RAM EDM.
Prerequisite: Manual RAM EDM or Equivalent


CNC Wire EDM
Course Code: CNC250

Course Description: This course is designed to expose you to the fundamentals of setting up, programming and operations of a wire electrical discharge machine (EDM).
Prerequisite: First Step Program or Equivalent

Computer Aided Manufacturing 2D
Course Code: CAC 125

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the software so they can use it to write G-code programs for various CNC machines.
Prerequisites: First Step Program and one of the following: CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, CNC Grinding, CNC Wire EDM or Equivalent