Admissions

Programs of Study

Financial Aid

PMI Graduates

Contact Us

Tooling & Machining Technician

Students in this program will be exposed to all facets of machining and will be equipped to perform complex machining operations to tolerances of +/- .0001” (one-ten thousands of an inch). Manual milling, turning and EDM machining will prepare a student for the more focused areas of Accelerated Grinding and Accelerated Milling. Coupled with design classes and advanced math, a graduate will be ready to display a wide variety of talents that will make them work-ready and highly desired by the industry. Typical positions in the industry are Apprentice Tool Maker, CNC Programmer/Operator, Machinist and EDM Operator. Upon successful completion of the Tooling and Machining Technician Program, students will receive a diploma.

Program Objective:
To provide focused accelerated training and related theory on manual and CNC machine tools typically utilized in the tooling industry and sought after by employers.


A graduate of the Tooling and Machining Technician Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate safe work habits in the operations of shop tools and equipment
2. Operate manual lathes, mills and grinders typically utilized in the Tool and Die Industry.
3. Inspect machined parts to very close tolerance specifications
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of CNC machine tools.
5. Interpret, write and edit G-code programming utilized on CNC machines
6. Apply mathematical formulas to shop practices and machining concepts
7. Take raw material through the complete machining process to produce finished parts

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


Manual Lathe
Course Code: MAN120

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


Manual Ram EDM
Course Code: MAN140
 
Course Description:
This course is geared to the novice student/first time learner. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of operating a manual EDM (Electrical Discharge Machine). Students will apply classroom instruction to perform EDM operations.
Prerequisite: 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 Milling
Course Code: AMT 300

Course Description:
This course is specifically targeted towards the instruction, programming and hands-on use of CNC Milling and Machining Centers commonly utilized in the tool and die and precision manufacturing trades.
Prerequisites: First Step Program 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


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


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

(Select one of the following)

CNC Lathe
Course Code: CNC220

Course Description:
This program is geared to accommodate those with little or no CNC Lathe knowledge. Emphasis will be on safety and fundamentals of operating a CNC Lathe.
Prerequisites: First Step Program or Equivalent


CNC Grinding
Course Code: CNC 230

Course Description: This course is designed to expose you to the fundamentals of setting up, programming and operations of a CNC surface grinding machine.
Prerequisite: First Step Program and Manual 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