2019 2020 Academic Catalog - 105

Model Schedule For
Machinist Certificate
Semester 1
CIM 106 - Blueprint Reading and Related Math
CIM 110 - Manufacturing Processes
CIM 115 - Measurement Systems
CIM 118 - Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine I
CIM 161 - Metallurgy
MATH 126 - Technical Math I OR
MATH 137 - Intermediate Algebra
ENG 106 - Composition I
Alex Surra, Instructor
MEd, BSE: Millersville University
AAS: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Level II Teaching Certificate: Commonwealth of PA
OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer:
Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center

Interpretation of industrial drawings, basic skills in
sketching, and applied mathematics.

CIM 110 (2 credits)
Manufacturing Processes

Students will learn laboratory safety and material handling.
The physics of metal cutting and the machinability of
metals are introduced. Semi-precision and precision
measuring instruments are introduced and practiced.
Precision layout, bench grinding, surface grinding and
power sawing operations will also be introduced and
exercised.

CIM 115 (2 credits)
Measurement Systems

Students will learn basic metrology. Precision layout,
indirect, and direct measurement will be included.
Geometric tolerancing and how GDT features are
measured will be covered.

CIM 118 (4 credits)
Lathe and Vertical Milling Machining I

This course introduces students to the lathe and vertical
milling machine. Students are exposed to a wide variety of
related operations.

Prerequisite: CIM 106

CIM 158 (3 credits)
Lathe and Vertical Milling Machining II

Techniques and procedures taught in CIM 118 are
enhanced and reinforced. This course introduces students
to more advanced techniques and procedures used on the
lathe and the vertical milling machine.

Prerequisites: CIM 106 and CIM 118

3
3

Semester 2
CIM 158 - Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine II
CIM 165 - Machine Skills Lab I
CIM 175 - Computer Numerical Control I
CIM 222 - CAD/CAM 1
SCIENCE - Elective
HUMANITIES - Elective
TOTAL CREDITS

CIM 106 (3 credits)
Blueprint Reading and Related Math

3
2
2
4
2

3
2
4
3
3
3
37

CIM 161 (2 credits)
Metallurgy

Covering the basic principles of metallurgy, this course
clarifies many industrial processes. Students gain an
understanding of quenching, annealing, case hardening,
tempering, and crystallization.

CIM 165 (2 credits)
Machining Skills Lab

This is a lab intensive course which provides students
with extensive hands-on training. Assigned projects aid
students in gaining critical experience contributing to a
well-rounded machining education.
Prerequisites: CIM 106, CIM 110, CIM 115, CIM 118, and
CIM 161

CIM 175 (4 credits)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I

CIM 175 introduces the student to basic CNC concepts
such as word-address programming, machine set-up, and
program proofing. This course serves as an introduction
to CNC machines and CNC programming methods and
techniques. The programming and set up of a wire electro
discharge machine will be covered as well.
Prerequisites: CIM 106 OR approval from professor

CIM 222 (3 credits)
Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided
Machining (CAD/CAM) I

This course introduces the use of MasterCAM® as a
tool for defining part geometry and generating CNC
machine code. Two-axis and three-axis applications
are demonstrated, along with the use of the CAD/CAM
applications. The AutoCAD® system is introduced as a
drafting system to be linked with MasterCAM®.

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