Career Advantage Machine Operation / Tool and Die High School Students Can Earn 12 Free Credits Toward a Machinist Technology Diploma
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Career Advantage Machine Operation / Tool and Die High school students can earn 12 free credits toward a machinist technology diploma. A two year rotation of classes allows students to attend both their junior and senior years. Students spend most of their time working in labs on challenging but fun projects such as: making a small gas engine, chess board and pieces, even a manned helicopter, see pictures on the reverse side of this sheet. Visit our Career Advantage web site at www.go.dmacc.edu/careeradvantage/Pages/production.aspx Machinist Technology - Diploma A Graduate would be ready to start a career as a: a) General Machinist b) Maintenance Machinist c) CNC Lathe or Mill Operator d) Quality Technician e) Engine (automotive) Machinist f) Gunsmith A Graduate would have a solid foundation for these fields: a) CAD Tech b) Mechanical or Production Engineering Please visit our web site for more information; www.dmacc.edu/machining Tool and Die Making - Diploma A graduate would be ready to start a career as a: a) All items listed for machinist technology b) Traditional tool room work 1) Making and repairing dies, molds, fixtures, and other types of tools 2) Creating components and assembling special machines 3) CNC lathe and mill operation / programming 4) EDM electrical discharge machining / programming 5) Tool design and drafting / detailing A graduate would have a solid foundation for these fields: a) All items listed for machinist technology b) Engineering 1) Mechanical Engineer 2) Production Engineer 3) Manufacturing Engineer Please visit our web site for more information; www.dmacc.edu/machining A student earning both diplomas listed above will qualify for an AAS degree Mark Rosenberry Professor, Tool and Die Department, Ankeny Campus [email protected] 515-964-6452 You are always welcome to visit us at the Ankeny campus, however, please call at least one day ahead so we can be sure to have someone here to meet you. Career Advantage Projects Projects may vary due to student interest Machinist Technology Projects Projects may vary due to student interest CNC lathe and mill Basic lathe and mill Advanced lathe and mill Surface grinding (previous projects) 1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester Tool and Die Making Projects Each student builds a mold to make a plastic part; a few of the past projects are shown above. Components from single station dies Progressive die 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester Mark Rosenberry Professor, Tool and Die Department, Ankeny Campus [email protected] 515-964-6452 You are always welcome to visit us at the Ankeny campus, however, please call at least one day ahead so we can be sure to have someone here to meet you. .