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Integrated Metals

Limited Entry,
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
(Pending Approval by the State Board of Education)

Catalog Year 2008-09

MHCC Faculty Advisers
Steven Davis: 503-491-7629 - Room IT 44 Steve.Davis@mhcc.edu
Ron Hartline: 503-491-7237 - Room IT 43 Ron.Hartline@mhcc.edu
Tim Polly: 503-491-7207 - Room IT 42 Tim.Polly@mhcc.edu
Rick Walters: 503-491-7209 - Room IT 41 Richard.Walters@mhcc.edu

The purpose of the Integrated Metals, Associate of Applied Science degree is to prepare students to confidently enter the machine tool and welding technologies workforce. Students in this program will receive instruction in precision measurement, material layout, blueprint reading, machine tool and welding machinery setup and operation. Manual and CNC (computer numerical controlled) aspects of machine tool, welding and cutting technologies will be explored. Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts of CAD /CAM (computer assisted design/computer assisted machining) processes as relevant to metals manufacturing.

Integrated Metals students are expected to maintain a minimum grade level of C on core curriculum classes to progress in the program. Those interested in pursuing a degree in Integrated Metals should
contact a program advisor for assistance in planning their program of instruction.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate safe work habits in the metals manufacturing environment
• demonstrate awareness of environmental issues common to the manufacturing setting
• read and interpret blue prints common to most
• metals manufacturing shop applications
• identify measurement system requirements per blueprint specifications (inch vs. metric)
• produce appropriate process plan for manufacturing a work piece
• produce a layout of part features per blue print specifications
• measure work piece dimensions using typical precision measuring tools
• cut material to blueprint or cut-list specifications using standard power band saw
• produce a work piece on manual lathe to blueprint specifications
• produce a work piece on manual milling machines to blue print specifications
• produce a work piece on CNC Turning Center (lathe), CNC Machining Center (mill) and CNC Plasma Cutter per blueprint specifications
• identify welding equipment and accessories
• explain power source principals of operation
• list set-up and adjustment procedures for the welding and cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• explain and perform maintenance and minor external repair procedures on welding equipment, torches and accessories
• demonstrate familiarity with welding machine component nomenclature
• perform safe set-up, adjustments and operations of welding equipment
• employ the safe use of shears, grinders, saws, torches and other equipment used in metals fabrication
• describe the welding processes and terms as they relate to the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• identify various electrodes, filler wires, shielding gasses and current types and their relationship to base-metal varieties
• describe and apply the variables and techniques used to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum to print specifications
• identify joint types, weld types and positions of welding
• visually examine welds for discontinuities, defects, correct weld size and placement
• demonstrate basic computer skills for email, file creation/saving/access, internet access.

Admission is based on date of application and satisfactory completion of placement criteria. Application packets are available on our web site at www.mhcc.edu/LR admissions. Once you have read the application packet, if you have questions, please call 503-491-7165.

Entry into the Integrated Metals AA S Program is permissible Fall, Winter, or Spring terms based on individual qualifications and approval from program advisors.

1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
2 Minimal computer literacy required. See program advisor.
3 Students transferring to OIT , OSU, or other schools offering a baccalaureate program must take WR 121. Students wanting to take WR 121 may need to take WR 115 as a prerequisite if indicated by their writing placement level.

‡See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.

Note: Students interested in transferring to O.I.T. should consult with program advisors early in the first quarter.