Two Semesters
Four Semesters
Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate in Applied Science
Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing feeds and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts. Also included is instruction in the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.
The Precision Manufacturing and Machining program is designed to prepare the student for employment and advancement as an entry level machine operator.
Chase Elmore
Instructor
Industrial Services Bldg. Room 152
(601) 477-4201
chase.elmore@jcjc.edu
Kirkland Sharplin
Instructor
Industrial Services Bldg. Room 152
(601) 477-5420
kirkland.sharplin@jcjc.edu
MST 1115 – Power Machinery I
This course provides instruction of general shop safety as well as the operation of
power machinery, which includes instruction and practice in the safe operation of lathes, band saws, drill presses, and
vertical mills. Five semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and six hours lab.
MST 1124 – Power Machinery II
A continuation of Power Machinery I with emphasis on advanced applications of
lathes, mills, and precision grinders. Four semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
MST 122(1-3) – Lathe Turning Knowledge
This Course provides instruction of general shop safety as well as the
operation of the lathe. The course will implement the performance of lathe operations resulting in the manufacture of
various parts. Two hours lecture. 2 hours lab.
MST 1313 – Machine Tool Math
An applied mathematics course designed for machinists that includes instruction and
practice in algebraic and trigonometric operations. Three semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.
MST 1413 – Blueprint Reading
Interpreting and applying prints and specifications designed for machinists. Three
semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.
MST 1423 – Advanced Blueprint Reading
A continuation of Blueprint Reading with emphasis on advanced features
of prints and specifications includes instruction on the identification of various projections, views, and assembly
components. Three semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and two hours lab.
MST 1613 – Precision Layout
Precision layout for machining operations that includes instruction and practice in the use
of layout instruments. Four semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
MST 162(3-5) – Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
This course is designed to provide students
with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Includes emphasis on
measurement theory; common terms and definitions; profile, orientation, locational, runnout, and form tolerances as
they relate to Machine Tool Technology. Three hours lecture. Two hours lab.
MST 2135 – Power Machinery III
A continuation of Power Machinery II with emphasis on safety and advanced
applications of the engine lathe, milling, and grinding machines. Five semester credit hours: Two hours lecture and six
hours lab.
MST 2145 – Power Machinery IV
A continuation of Power Machinery III with emphasis on advanced operations on the
milling machine and engine lathe and discuss advanced machining technologies. Five semester credit hours: Two hours
lecture and six hours lab.
MST 255(1-2) – Advanced Machining Technologies
This course provides instruction on safety, operations, and applications of new machining technologies that apply to precision manufacturing in global markets. Laser technology,
EDM wire, Die sink, plasma and water jets commonly used in machining and forming shapes in utilizing exotic space
age materials. One hour lecture. Two hours lab.
MST 2714 – Computer Numerical Control Operations I
An introduction of computer numerical control (CNC) and
computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes the use of the Cartesian coordinate
system, programming codes and commands, and tooling requirements for CNC machines. Four semester credit hours:
Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
MST 2724 – Computer Numerical Control Operations II
A continuation of Computer Numerical Control Operations I.
Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, machine setup and operation, and use of CAM software to
program and operate CNC machines (CNC lathes, CNC mills, and CNC machine centers). Four semester credit hours:
Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
MST 273(3-5) – Fundamentals of CAD/CAM
This course is designed to provide the students with the fundamental
knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design Manufacturing using various CAD/CAM software packages as they
relate to Machine Tool Technology. Three hours lecture. Two hours lab.
MST 281(1-3) – Metallurgy
Concepts of metallurgy including instruction and practice in safety, metal, identification,
heat treatment, and hardness testing. One hour lecture. Four hours lab.
MST 291(1-4) – Special Problem in Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology
A course to provide students
with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Precision Manufacturing and Machining
Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for
completion of the project. Four hours lab.