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Automated Manufacturing Technology (AF)
Academic School: Industrial & Engineering Technologies
(Effective Fall 2008)

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

The Automated Manufacturing major is designed to provide students with the opportunity for hands-on experience necessary for employment as a technician in the computer-enhanced manufacturing process. Full size (rather than miniature or small scale) equipment is utilized. Through the integration of mathematics, robotics, metallurgy, programmable machinery shop skills, and computer-assisted machining techniques, a student should acquire the necessary skills for employment in an industrial environment. Graduates are eligible to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams, which are administered at Penn College by certified faculty.

Career Opportunities:  Programmer, engineer trainee, production specialist, CAM specialist, toolmaker, supervision, CIM technician.

Recommended High School Subjects:  Two years of algebra, one year of science; machining experience or training.

Remediation Strategies:  Students should remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment. It is recommended that students remediate deficiencies in the following order of priority: mathematics, English, reading. Students testing into MTH 004 or lower will not be allowed in this major until the remediation has been completed.

Transfer Procedures:  This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals:  A graduate of this major should be able to:

• demonstrate safe work habits when working on machine tools.
• operate basic machine tools.
• demonstrate knowledge of programmable machine tools in milling, turning, handling, set up, and maintenance.
• demonstrate knowledge of machining parameters, torque, feeds and speeds and motion control.
• define input-output communication for automated machining operations.
• demonstrate skills in computer aided manufacturing, robotics, and other automated manufacturing methods.
• demonstrate hands-on experience on system operating modes, command entry methods, tool path, chip removal, program editing, programming and program interfacing.
• perform operations with a robot using robot arm geometry and work envelope.
• apply systems knowledge.
• demonstrate materials handling.
• perform tooling operations.
• perform Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) operations.

Accreditation:  Accredited Testing/Certification Institute for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

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