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Program Description Welcome to the Fullerton College Machine Tool Web Page. We currently operate our day program Monday through Thursday 8am to 12pm, with up to 20 students enrolled in our 12 unit program (One semester). This program consists of our beginning machining (MACH 116), CNC Set Up and Operation (MACH 086), CNC Parts Programming (MACH 087),and our Advanced CNC Set Up and Operation (MACH 088) classes. The Machine Tool - Level II and CNC Certificates are earned when additional units are completed in more advanced courses. Our afternoon and evening program runs from 4-10pm M-F. Each evening class has an average enrollment of 20 students. Class size varies depending on the topic being taught. We teach courses in conventional machining techniques, Beginning and advanced CNC machine set up and operation, manual programming for CNC machines, beginning and advanced levels of computer assisted parts programming using SurfCAM, Mastercam, and our course in EDM. We also provide instruction in CAD using AutoCAD and Solidworks software, CAD/CAM, blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5), technical mathematics, metallurgy, and manufacturing processes. Students are eligible to receive any of our six certificates after successfully completing the specified courses. We also offer an A.S. Degree in Manufacturing Technology with Machining as an area of specialization. Our central location, our up-to-date laboratory facility and equipment, and our well prepared faculty are just three reasons why Fullerton College has remained a strong force for serious vocational preparation in the machining trades. Instructional philosophy: We have chosen to stress the learning of functional tasks rather than to promote an environment where students choose their own projects. All of our laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to a broad scope of tasks typically performed on conventional or CNC machines. Our vocational advisory group annually reviews our curriculum. They guide our decisions to include new topics, delete out-of-date ones, and to continue those that are still viable. Our conventional machining program stresses the set up and operation of lathes and vertical mills for a wide variety of processes. The classes provide instruction in blueprint reading, shop math, measurement and inspection, job planning, safety, and general machining theory. Our CNC program also emphasizes the set up, operation , and programming of vertical mills and lathes and has recently (as indicated) begun to include aspects of wire EDM. In manual programming courses students learn proper formatting of CNC code, calculations related to determining coordinate data, proper use of programming techniques such as the use of sub programming, and experience cutting parts using their own programs on our CNC machines. In computer assisted programming classes student learn how to use software such as SurfCAM or Mastercam to generate machine code for CNC mills and lathes. All classes are structured with time allocated for lecture/demonstrations and hands-on laboratory time. |
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About our Lab ::Lab Photos:: We have a full laboratory of Pentium level computers licensed with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Mastercam, and SurfCAM software (24 each). Computer lab includes one CNC tabletop mill. A separate laboratory is equipped with several computers running Impact CAD/CAM software for CNC wire EDM. A full inventory of hand and inspection tools, optical comparitor, surface plates, CMM, height master, profilometer, hardness testers, etc. are available. Our modern laboratory equipment inventory offers students the opportunity to practice their skills in an environment that is maintained with attention to safety, using equipment typically found in local machining facilities. All in all, we have over $1,000,000.00 invested in our laboratory and equipment to provide services to our students. Machine Tool Inventory: 15 Conventional Engine Lathes 15 Vert. Milling Machines (Bridgeport type) 2 Horizontal Milling Machines 3 Surface Grinders 8 Pedestal Grinders 2 Drill Press 1 Horizontal Bandsaw 1 Vert. Bandsaw 1 Tool and Cutter Grinder 4 Darex Tool Sharpeners 1 Optical Comparator 1 Coordinate Measuring Machine 2 FADAL VMC 15 CNC Machining Centers 1 Haas SL10 CNC Lathe 1 Haas CNC Mill Control Simulator 2 Femco HL-25 CNC Lathes (Fanuc OT-C and OiTB controls) 4 Haas CNC Mini Mills 1 Charmilles Robofil 290 CNC 4 axis Wire EDM |
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| Links Fullerton College Divison of Technology & Engineering Fullerton College Home Page Download Adobe Acrobat Reader CNC Concepts, Inc Society of Manufacturing Engineers Mastercam Surfcam Charmilles Technologies (EDM) American Precision Museum American Machinist Magazine Webmaster |
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