Machining Technology

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of reading manufacturing blueprints, including sketching and dimensioning objects in an orthographic projection. You'll explore isometric drawings and sections, and you'll interpret machine shop drawings containing applied print reading terminology. You'll also examine the use of manufacturing symbols, assembly drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Finally, you'll learn how computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is used for turning, and you'll describe the use of fasteners and locking devices.

This course focuses on blueprint reading for CAD/CAM (computed-aided design and computer-aided machinery). You will familiarize yourself with the CAD/CAM milling interface to programming and use the CAD/CAM process knowledge to create a 2D drawing specification and manufacture parts.

Pre-requisites:

• BLPR 229

This course covers the fundamental aspects of computer-aided manufacturing with application to computerized numerical control (CNC). Learners will use software to interface with CNC applications. This includes creating geometry for grooving, threading and profiling applications. Functions and applications of coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to accurately measure components will be explored and students will apply a machine shop estimating process to calculate job costs.

Pre-requisites:

• BLPR 235

Create the geometry for advanced machining processes. Edit and import CAD drawings. Apply and verify tool path for advanced milling processes and use of 4th axis in CAM processes.

Learners will gain an understanding of the strategies and skills required for effective communication in a professional environment. Topics include active listening, conflict resolution, writing industry specific reports and documents, developing interview skills, and giving and receiving feedback.

This course introduces you to the science and technology of metals and alloys. This practical data on basic metallurgy and heat treatment as it relates to the machinist trade will help you make informed decisions about suitable material selection and processes in specific applications.

Measuring, gauges and comparators. Description of inspection gauges and comparators for indirect measurement. Determining the accuracy of precision measurement devises such as micrometers and dial indicators. CMM-Coordinate Measuring Machines- Advanced functions of CMM for accurately measuring milled components. Work place coaching skills and Alberta industry network and Red Seal.

Provides the learner with the opportunities to develop skills in the safe and efficient use of hand tools for measurement, layout, metal cutting and assembly work. Learners will also operate pedestal grinders, drilling machines, power saws, engine lathes, drilling machines and milling machines. Basic heat treatment will also be included. Also, this course introduces safe working habits while working with and around oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding processes.

This course introduces you to the fundamental theory you'll need to work safely and effectively as a machinist. You'll begin by examining important safety regulations, as well as procedures for working with hazardous materials, and for climbing, lifting, rigging and hoisting. You'll examine taper systems, screw threads and measuring tools, as well as the lubricants and cutting fluids used in the trade. You'll also explore the types and operating procedures of a variety of tools and equipment, including oxy-fuel tools, hand tools, layout tools, drills, drilling machines, power saws, lathes and grinders.

This course provides you with hands-on experience to develop advanced machining skills by using a variety of manual machine tools. Vertical and horizontal milling machines will be emphasized, as well as lathes. This course puts into practice the theoretical concepts of the second-period machinist apprenticeship program and includes an introduction to machining castings.

Pre-requisites:

• MACH 201

This course builds on the theoretical knowledge from the first semester courses and introduces new concepts. Classes will emphasize advanced milling operations and advanced tooling. Additional theoretical concepts required in the second-period machinist apprenticeship program will also be presented.

Pre-requisites:

• MACH 203

Students will develop skills in precision machining technics related to various Gear types including spur, bevel, helical and worm. This course will also include practical grinding machine operations, types of abrasives, machine broaching, splines and fixtures.

This course covers Gear manufacturing methods with an emphasis placed ongear types, terminology and applications. Grinding machines, abrasives, types of splines, fixtures and broaching machines.

Students will set up and perform boring operations on a boring mill. Demonstrate the machining of bearing journals and procedures for critical alignment of components. Use work holding devises and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for parts and components of a gear box.

Concepts of boring mills and the application of Horizontal and vertical boring operations. Bearings and seals. Advanced machining processes, specialized manufacturing and new and emerging technologies.

This course introduces you to the fundamental mathematical principles that you will need to meet the requirements of your program. You'll explore the trade applications of whole numbers, fractions and decimals, as well as metric and imperial conversion and geometric problems. You'll perform algebraic operations and use ratios, proportions and percentages to solve trade-related problems.

This course is designed for students who are pursuing a career as a machinist technician or in a similar field. You will build on the math skills you've learned in the program and apply them to more complex trade-related problems, with units focused on geometry, trigonometry, measurements, conversions, ratios and proportions. You will also learn to use the Machinery's Handbook to interpret tables, charts and graphs, and to perform calculations and apply geometric concepts to solve shop-related problems.

Pre-requisites:

• MATH 266

This course is designed for students who are pursuing a career as a Machinist Technician or similar field. You will learn to perform calculations to solve problems in trades-related applications using the Machinery's Handbook. You will also learn to apply trigonometry concepts to calculate dimensions and fits, to design gauges and solve machining problems. Finally, you will  learn the fundamentals of logic-based statements and arguments.

Pre-requisites:

• MATH 267

In this course, you'll learn how to manually program and safely operate computer numerical control (CNC) turning centres, including using control panel functions, performing system setup and manipulating offsets. You'll also get hands-on experience building and executing a series of lathe profiles to meet specifications.

In this course, you'll learn the basic theory necessary to operate computer numerical control (CNC) turning centres. You'll explore the safety procedures, basic concepts and applications of CNC machines, as well as the purpose of co-ordinate and reference points used for CNC machining. You'll analyze the structure of the CNC format and code structure and you'll execute and verify manual programs. Finally, you'll examine CNC turning machine setups and offsets.

The course allows you to apply the theory material covered earlier in the program to the machining process. Topics will include basic start-up and maintenance, as well as set-up and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. You will create a fixture for a name plate using a provided drawing, then manufacture and engrave that nameplate.

Pre-requisites:

• MNFG 201

This course allows you to set up and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers. You will perform functions such as setting tool length offsets, radius offsets, inputting programs, using canned cycles and creating programs. You will also be editing and inserting offsets, as well as changing tools.

Pre-requisites:

• MNFG 202

Provides the knowledge related to CNC Concepts, programming code and applications for CNC turning Centers. Learners will Program and apply linear and circular tool path motions for workpieces, create a CNC program using canned and repetitive cycles for facing, turning and boring and develop CNC threading programs. Understand the concepts of multi axis turning.

In this shop course, you'll further develop your skills in operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe. You'll complete multiple projects that involve writing and executing the program, running the threading cycle, taking measurements, demonstrating safe setup and operation procedures, using drawing specifications, applying thread calculations and performing finishing operations.

Concepts and terminology of typical program formats. Linear and circular interpolation for milling operations. Canned cycles used in drilling, boring and tapping operations. Calculate coordinate points for hole patterns and depth of holes for drilling operations. Cutter compensation for milling operations. Advanced programming concepts and applications. Multi axis machining.

Learners will set up and operate CNC machining centre using G, M, S, T & F codes. Demonstrate workshift and tool length offset program codes and arc modifiers for circular interpolation. Demonstrate canned cycles for drilling, tapping and boring. Demonstrate codes used in cutter compensation for milling operations. Use of subprograms. Execute programs on CNC machine centres. Set up and operate 4th axis milling

The cooperative work term course offers students an optional opportunity to augment their classroom learning by applying theoretical knowledge and gaining practical experience in a professional workplace setting. This course serves as a bridge between academic studies and real-world industry practices, enabling students to develop valuable skills, enhance their employability, and establish connections within industry.