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Integrated Metals

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Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Catalog Year 2009-2010

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 and/or describe safe work habits and the environmental issues associated with modern manufacturing settings
• read, interpret and apply blueprints for the production and inspection of manufactured work pieces
• demonstrate the correct application and use of precision measuring equipment commonly found in a manufacturing setting
• plan and produce work pieces on a manual drill press to required blueprint specifications using common industry methods
• plan and produce work pieces on a manual engine lathe to required blueprint specifications using common industry methods
• plan and produce work pieces on a manual milling machines to blueprint specifications using common industry methods
• demonstrate, explain and/or apply CNC program code and machine tools and software to produce work pieces to required blueprint specifications
• identify welding equipment/accessories and explain power source principles of operation
• list and perform safe set-up, adjustments and operations of welding and cutting equipment in preparing and completion of welding practice plates
• describe and perform welding processes as they relate to 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 with regard to joint types , weld types and positions of welding
• visually examine welds for discontinuities, defects, correct weld size and placement and provide solutions for welding procedure errors
• produce acceptable test plate weldments according to American Welding Society (AWS) Standards

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 advisers.

1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
2 Minimal computer literacy required. See program adviser.
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 advisers early in the first quarter.