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Machine Tool Technology
This program is designed to prepare students for the beginning level of employment as a machinist by using some of the latest start of the art equipment, such as, a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining room with CNC mills and a lathe run from a computerized class room. A vast variety of parts will be made while training at Hinds. Instruction involves making computations relating to work dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds of machining. Lessons will include: bench work, the use of lathes, shapers, milling machines, grinders, drills, precision measuring instruments, such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges. Also emphasized are methods of machining various metals, blueprint reading, and the layout of machine parts. During the second year of the program, students will learn advanced machining processes which include basic and intermediate CNC programming, advanced machine shop math, advanced blue print reading, and surface grinding methods.
Employment Potential
Students will find the Machine Tool Technology Program a reliable and thorough training ground for employment in the machine industry. The program has an excellent reputation with local industries who are always looking for skilled workers. Program graduates are employed by these local industries to make a variety of parts, including those for vehicles and plastic injection molds.
Additional Certifications
The Machine Tool Technology Program works with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation to provide national construction education certification to it's students for Core, Machine Tool Level 1 and Machine Tool Level 2.
General Information
All training activities and instructional material emphasize the importance of maintaining high personal standards. Work habits and ethical practices required on the job are an integral part of the instruction. These standards and practices are necessary for all people who are interested in crafting parts out of metal and enjoy seeing an end product from their day's labor. Students will study blueprint reading, shop safety, and manual and computer controlled machining operations. The program also has a complete CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) lab for prototyping parts. Students will also take one semester of Auto CAD as part of the curriculum. Projects start with the basics and then slowly increase in difficulty as students' skills develop.
Costs
Tuition and fees are approximately $800 per semester for full-time students. Successful completion of three semesters is required to complete the program. Students must purchase their own tools at a cost of about $300 and books at a cost of about $300. Men and women's residence halls provide nearby living quarters for those students who want to live on campus. The modern cafeteria offers traditional meals, plus a deli and pizza take-out counter. Consult the Hinds catalog for current tuition and fees as well as miscellaneous fees, housing, and meals. Financial aid and/or scholarships are available to eligible students.
Admissions Requirements