Computer Integrated Machining
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About Computer Integrated Machining
Students in the Computer Integrated Machining program will spend considerable time in the study and actual operation of industrial equipment and tools to develop skills used by tool and die making companies and production and manufacturing facilities. This includes emphasis on the set up and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathes and milling machines. Students will also be introduced to computer-controlled measuring machines and computer-aided design/computer-aided machining (CAD/CAM) software and its applications. A strong project, method-driven curriculum assures both theoretical and practical skill development.
This program prepares students to enter the workforce fields of CNC, CAM, tool making, mold making, machine tool operating, quality control, industrial sales, and production or manufacturing.
What you’ll learn
- Demonstrate safe work habits and be conscious of safety when working with machinery.
- Read blueprints, interpret drawings, understand specifications, and establish tolerances.
- Apply mathematics in the machine tool technology (speeds, feeds, thread measurement, sine bar, etc.)
- Apply the principles of physics and metallurgy to the science of heat treatment operations, including hardening of steel, carburizing, case hardening, tempering, and annealing.
- Operate basic machine tools and demonstrate knowledge of their construction in relation to the metal industry.
- Demonstrate skills on computer numerical control machines and in digital readout.
- Operate abrasive cutting machinery; select and plan machining operations on this equipment.
- Demonstrate skills in quality control, inspection, gauging methods, and production control as they relate to manufacturing design and production.
- Demonstrate basic oral communication skills, speak logically, and use various types of oral and written communication techniques to promote good business relationships, to develop leadership, and to establish good employer-employee relationships.
- Demonstrate understanding of CAD/CAM programs for part design and generation of CNC code.
Sample Job Titles
CAD-CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer), Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist), Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer), Programmer
Essential Skills Needed
This program requires a variety of foundational skills for students to thrive. Click the button below to view the full list of essential skills you’ll need before enrolling.
Quick facts
Location
Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center
Type of program
Associate Degree
Length of program
2 years, 75 credits
Job/Salary Outlook
See industry data
Cost of program
$4,500/semester tuition
$3,105 – $3,623/semester housing
$1,915 – $2,417/semester meal plan
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Program details
Courses
Model Schedule for Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Semester 1
- CIM 106 – Blueprint Reading and Related Math (3 credits)
- CIM 110 – Manufacturing Processes (2 credits)
- CIM 115 – Measurement Systems (2 credits)
- CIM 118 – Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine I (4 credits)
- CIM 161 – Metallurgy (2 credits)
- MATH 137 – Intermediate Algebra (or higher) (3 credits)
- CIS 105 – Drawing with AutoCad (3 credits)
Semester 2
- CIM 158 – Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine II (3 credits)
- CIM 166 – Manufacturing Processes II (3 credits)
- CIM 176 – Computer Numerical Control I (3 credits)
- CIM 222 – CAD/CAM 1 (3 credits)
- MATH 141 – Trigonometry (3 credits)
- ENG 106 – English Composition (3 credits)
Semester 3
- CIM 210 – CNC Milling (4 credits)
- CIM 211 – CNC Turning (4 credits)
- CIM 220 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (4 credits)
- CIM 272 – CAD/CAM II (3 credits)
- ENG Elective – Technical Writing or Public Speaking (3 credits)
- SCIENCE Elective – Any physics OR chem course (3 credits)
Semester 4
- CIM 228 – CAE/CAM III (3 credits)
- CIM 229 – Automation and Production Lab OR CIM 231 – Machine Tool Internship (4 credits)
- CIM 259 – Advanced CNC Milling and Automation (3 credits)
- CIM 269 – Advanced CNC Turning and Automation (3 credits)
- HUMANITIES – Elective (3 credits)
Additional General Education Requirements
Health/PE Elective (1 credit)
General Studies Elective (3 credits)
Total Credits 75
Faculty
Kyle Young
Instructor, Computer Integrated Machining, First-Year Students, ’05 young@stevenscollege.edu
Jared Keim
Associate Professor, Computer Integrated Machining, Second-Year Students, ’04 keim@stevenscollege.eduOccupational Advisory Committee
The Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) serves as a vital link between the Program of study and industry, ensuring that the program remains aligned with current workforce needs, technological advancements, and best practices in the field. Composed of employers, educators, and other community members, the committee provides guidance, feedback, and recommendations to enhance the curriculum, instructional methods, and student learning experiences.
Purpose and Responsibilities:
- Curriculum & Industry Alignment
- Workforce Readiness
- Student & Faculty Support
- Internship & Employment Connections
- Accreditation & Program Evaluation
- Facilities & Equipment Recommendations
By fostering a strong relationship between academia and industry, the OAC helps ensure that Thaddeus Stevens College programs maintain the highest standards in CTE (career and technical education).
- WAmanda Wirls, New Concept Technology
- Andrew Wisniewski, TE Connectivity
- Anne Rummel, Retired
- Bill Guscott, PrecisionForm Inc.
- Bill Hapke, National Novelty Brush Company
- Brian Hess, Astro Machine Works
- Brian Paterniti, The Manufacturers Association of South-Central PA
- Brian Scott, Harold Beck & Sons
- Bryan Kurtz, Summit Steel Inc.
- Charissa Gift, Astro Machine Works
- Chris Danz, KITO Crosby: Harrington Hoists
- Daniel Feeser, Johnson Controls Navy Systems
- Duane Bushong, Arconic
- Greg Myer, DentalEZ
- Jennifer Jewett, Fenner, Inc.
- Jeremy Gammache, Machined Products Company
- Jesse Eckert, TE Connectivity
- Joe Sommers, Phillips Corporation
- Joyce Hostetler, Greiner Industries, Inc.
- Kim Gibson, National Novelty Brush Company
- Lane Kintigh, Aronic
- Leon Good, Weaver Industries, Inc.
- Leonard Dore, Flex-Cell Precision, Inc.
- Mark Brioch, Bearon Manufacturing
- Michael Gammache, Machined Products Company
- Quentin Moore, The Manufacturers Association of South Central PA
- Robbie Lazzari, Johnson Controls Navy Systems
- Shane Kohr, Davies Precision Machining, Inc.
- Tom Frick, Intricate Precision Manufacturing
- Walter Boguslaw, Harold Beck and Son
- Wes Geib, GMS
The outcomes speak for themselves
This program prepares students to enter the workforce fields of CNC, CAM, tool making, mold making, machine tool operating, quality control, industrial sales, and production or manufacturing. The numbers below are three-year averages across program cohorts.
98%
in-field placement:
jobs in field or
pursuing con’t education
$52.5K
median first-year salary
You can also view Institutional Performance Data here.
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SOAR Agreement
This program enables students to apply certain credits earned in high school to the credits needed for a degree or certificate through Thaddeus Stevens College. The Computer Integrated Machining degree qualifies for this program – see our SOAR program page for details!