Welcome to Machining Technology

The Machining Technology Program will provide a foundation of design and manufacturing skills using Computer Aided Manufacturing software, programming CNC machinery using MasterCAM, and the set up and operations of CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, and 5-Axis CNC Mills. Quality control is also incorporated using advanced precision measuring techniques to insure product precision and accuracy. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for an entry level position in Machining and Manufacturing.

Machining Certificate Programs

Quality Control/Inspection Tech – Certificate of Achievement

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
MACH-120	Precision Measure/Metrology	3
DT-117	Blueprint Reading/GD&T	3
MACH-108	Technical Math	3
Total Units		9

Palomar College’s QC/Inspection Technician Certificate of Achievement will educate and train students in the skills required to work in Quality Control department of the manufacturing sector. Students will be trained in the use of hand measuring tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, etc. Students will also learn how to use CMM’s, Faro Arm, and laser scanner. In addition, students will take a Technical Math course to achieve the necessary problem solving skills, and how to read and internet blueprints and the GD&T Matrix.

Machining Technology – Certificate and AS Degree

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
MACH-125	Tooling Concepts	3
MACH-120	Precision Measure/Metrology	3
DT-117	Blueprint Reading/GD&T	3
MACH-228	Metallurgy/Industrial Materials	3
MACH-108	Technical Math	3
MACH-190	CNC Machining/MasterCAM I	3
MACH-191	CNC Machining/MasterCAM II	3
Total Units		21

Palomar College’s program offers instruction in CNC machine processes including the set-up and operation of the CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, and 4 & 5 axis mill attachment.

All shop theory subjects have a direct bearing on the student’s skill, safety, and attitude. In addition to shop theory and practice, the students study math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, safety, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming.

MasterCAM programming classes teach basic CAM programming for CNC lathe, CNC mills. The basic CNC class involves writing programs and learning to safely operate the HAAS CNC mills and lathes.

Entry Level MasterCAM Programmer – Certificate of Achievement

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
MACH-125	Tooling Concepts	3
MACH-190	CNC Machining MasterCAM I	3
MACH-191	CNC Machining MasterCAM II	3
Total Units		9

Palomar College’s Entry Level MasterCAM Programmer Certificate of Achievement will train and educate current set-up operators with the skills needed to advance their careers to become CNC programmers using MasterCAM to generate the required G-Code programs to run on CNC machines and for manufacturing.

NEW Composites Technology – A.S. Degree Major/Cert. Achievement

18 units or more. See the list of requirements.