Machine Tool Technology Degrees

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• Machine Tool Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree

  Students acquire hands-on experience in turning, milling, grinding, drilling, sawing, computer-aided drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing equipment. Classroom work includes shop theory, shop math, computer training, and blueprint reading with geometric tolerance. Students will set up and operate tool room machines, computerized-numerical-controlled (CNC) machines, and electrical discharge machines (EDM) and work with injection mold and special fixturing. In addition, students will learn how to heat treat metals and use inspection equipment. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.

• Machine Tool Technology Diploma

  Students acquire hands-on experience in turning, milling, grinding, drilling, sawing, computer-aided drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing equipment. Classroom work includes shop theory, shop math, computer training, and blueprint reading with geometric tolerance. Students will set up and operate tool room machines, computerized-numerical-controlled (CNC) machines, and electrical discharge machines (EDM) and work with injection mold and special fixturing. In addition, students will learn how to heat treat metals and use inspection equipment. The Diploma programs range from 30 to 72 semester credits and focus primarily on technical courses. The two-year diploma includes a minimum of 11 semester credits of general education as well as the required technical credits.