Tool & Diemaking, AAS

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The Tool & Diemaking program prepares students to meet the demands for qualified personnel in either the conventionally controlled or computer numerical-controlled (CNC) tooling industry.

There are two separate diploma options available: Machinist Technology and Diemaking .

1st Year: Machinist Technology graduates should have the skills required to work in the following career fields:

General Machinist
Maintenance Machinist
CNC Lathe or Mill Operator
Quality Technician
Engine (automotive) Machinist
Gunsmith

A graduate would have a solid foundation for these fields:

CAD Tech
Mechanical or Production Engineering

2nd Year: Diemaking graduates should have the skills necessary to work as tool designers, tool makers, die makers, etc. By completing the core courses required for all students plus the courses in the two diploma options, students may receive a Tool & Diemaking AAS degree.

For more information about the Tool & Diemaking program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/toolanddie.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students start Fall semester

(If you wish to start the program in the Spring or Summer, please contact the program chair at 515-964-6416 to discuss proper sequencing of courses.)

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Obtain the following scores on the ACCUPLACER Reading Test, ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills Test, and ALEKS Math Placement Test:
- Reading ACCUPLACER test 30 or higher
- Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER test 60 or higher
- Math (Numeric) ALEKS placement 13% or higher
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Machinist Technology or Diemaking diploma, or a Tool & Diemaking AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Note:

For those students who only wish to complete the CNC Operator Certificate, the 11 courses below preceded by an * are the courses needed to complete the CNC Operator Certificate.

Semester 1

MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
* MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
* MFG 105 - Machine Shop Measuring Credits: 3
* MFG 250 - Engine Lathe Theory Credits: 1
* MFG 251 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab Credits: 2
* MFG 260 - Mill Operations Theory Credits: 1
* MFG 261 - Milling Operations Lab Credits: 2
* MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools Credits: 1

Semester 2

MAT 773 - Applied Math II Credits: 3
MFG 132 - Machine Trade Printreading II Credits: 3
MFG 290 - Heat Treatments Credits: 1
MFG 252 - Engine Lathe Theory II Credits: 2
MFG 253 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab II Credits: 3
MFG 273 - Mill Operations II Credits: 2
MFG 274 - Mill Operations Lab II Credits: 3

Semester 3

MFG 270 - Grinders Theory Credits: 1
MFG 271 - Grinders Lab Credits: 3
* MFG 350 - CNC Lathe Operations Credits: 1
* MFG 351 - CNC Lathe Operations Lab Credits: 2
* MFG 330 - CNC Mill Operations Theory Credits: 1
* MFG 331 - CNC Mill Operations Lab Credits: 2

Semester 4

MFG 402 - Basic Diemaking Theory Credits: 4
MFG 403 - Basic Diemaking Lab Credits: 6
CAD 184 - SolidWorks for Die Design Credits: 3
CAD 139 - Intro to CAD/CAM Credits: 3

Semester 5

MFG 411 - Progressive Die Design Credits: 3
MFG 412 - Advanced Diemaking Theory Credits: 4
MFG 413 - Advanced Diemaking Lab Credits: 6
MFG 381 - EDM Fundamentals Credits: 3

Semester 6

MFG 452 - Moldmaking Credits: 3
MFG 140 - Geometric Dimension/Tolerance Credits: 1
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business Credits: 3
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 102 - Human and Work Relations Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 1 Course

COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Tool & Diemaking AAS Degree - 84

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Books (approximate)	270	140		260	75	40
Supplies	50	50	50	50	50	50
Equipment-Tools	70	1,500		150	50

Please see program website at www.dmacc.edu/machining for additional information regarding books and tools.

Approximate total for program: $15,539**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Make dies, metal forms and tools; guide and hold devices used in the mass production of metal and plastic parts.
Spend time doing precision handwork on dies such as sanding, filing, scraping, and polishing parts of the dies.
Use almost every kind of machine tool and precision-measuring instrument.
Repair gauges, jigs, fixtures, and dies that may be worn or damaged.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Apply math skills in specific machine setups and operations.
Organize your work, planning each step of the job from beginning to end.
Maintain a steady hand for precise movements and use your eyes for close work for long periods of time.
Be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate imagination and creativity on the various machine setups and operations.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and work closely with others.
Basic computer management skills.
Must be able to follow industry standard safety guidelines.
A quick reaction time is critical in this field. The abliity to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, pciture) when it appears is necessary to avoid injury.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

To be a journeyman machinist, you will need two to three years of on-the-job apprenticeship experience.
There is danger of accidents due to the high-powered, fast-moving machine parts.
Most of the work will be done in a standing position.
Average starting salary, Machinist Diploma-$31,680 (2009-2010 Placement Report), A.A.S. degree-$27,040 (2010-2011 Placement Report).
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should discuss options with a DMACC advisor regarding requirements for credit transfer.

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