Computer Integrated Machining
The Computer Integrated Machining program is designed for entry level positions in manual and computer numeric control (CNC) machining. Courses include blueprint reading, metrology, computer aided drafting (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), manual machining (mills & lathes), CNC mills & lathes. It is a trade for an individual who likes working with his or her hands.
The skill sets developed allow you to take a design concept/idea from your mind to paper (creating a blueprint) or computer (CAD drawing) and operate various pieces of equipment to manufacture that design. It allows you to take control of your concept from start to finish and have a physical object in your hands at the completion.
Credentialing Options
Computer Integrated Machining, AAS - CIP Code: 48.0503
A 50 21 0
Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 53023
The Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.
Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment, basic and advanced machining operations, precision measurement and high-speed multi-axis machining.
Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and hightech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and to sit for machining certification examinations.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Computer Integrated Machining program, the graduate should be able to:
- Write CNC code for machined parts
- Complete CNC machine setups
- Complete projects using milling machines, bench grinders, power saws, lathes, drill press, and surface grinders
- Complete drawings to develop CAD/CAM and CNC programs
- Produce rapid prototyping models
- Use industry standards to determine the quality of manufactured parts
Fall Semester I
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
Close - MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
Close - MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
Close - MAC 141 Machining Applications I
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
Close - MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
Close - MAC 151 Machining Calculations
MAC 151 Machining Calculations
Close
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester I
- MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
Close - MAC 122 CNC Turning
MAC 122 CNC Turning
Close - MAC 124 CNC Milling
MAC 124 CNC Milling
Close - MAC 142 Machining Applications II
MAC 142 Machining Applications II
Close - MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
Close - MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
Close
Total Credits: 16
Summer Semester I
- MAC 143A Machining Applications III Lab
MAC 143A Machining Applications III Lab
Close - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 5
Fall Semester II
- COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Close - DFT 119 Basic CAD
DFT 119 Basic CAD
Close - MAC 132 Blueprint Reading-Machining II
MAC 132 Blueprint Reading-Machining II
Close - MAC 229 CNC Programming
MAC 229 CNC Programming
Close - MEC 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM
MEC 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM
Close - Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 14
Spring Semester II
- MAC 180 CNC Turn: Program Set & Operator
MAC 180 CNC Turn: Program Set & Operator
Close - MAC 181 CNC Mill: Program Set & Operator
MAC 181 CNC Mill: Program Set & Operator
Close - MAC 231 CAM: CNC Turning
MAC 231 CAM: CNC Turning
Close - MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling
MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling
Close - MAC 248 Production Procedures
MAC 248 Production Procedures
Close
Total Credits: 16
Total credit hours required for degree: 66
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Pick List
- ART 111 Art Appreciation
ART 111 Art Appreciation
Close - ART 114 Art History Survey I
ART 114 Art History Survey I
Close - ART 115 Art History Survey II
ART 115 Art History Survey II
Close - ART 118 Art by Women
ART 118 Art by Women
Close - ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design
Close - ART 131 Drawing I
ART 131 Drawing I
Close - ART 132 Drawing II
ART 132 Drawing II
Close - ART 240 Painting I
ART 240 Painting I
Close - ART 241 Painting II
ART 241 Painting II
Close - ART 281 Sculpture I
ART 281 Sculpture I
Close - ART 283 Ceramics I
ART 283 Ceramics I
Close - COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Close - DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation
Close - DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre
DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre
Close - DRA 120 Voice for Performance
DRA 120 Voice for Performance
Close - DRA 126 Storytelling
DRA 126 Storytelling
Close - DRA 128 Children's Theatre
DRA 128 Children's Theatre
Close - DRA 130 Acting I
DRA 130 Acting I
Close - DRA 211 Theatre History I
DRA 211 Theatre History I
Close - ENG 125 Creative Writing I
ENG 125 Creative Writing I
Close - HUM 110 Technology and Society
HUM 110 Technology and Society
Close - HUM 115 Critical Thinking
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
Close - HUM 120 Cultural Studies
HUM 120 Cultural Studies
Close - HUM 121 The Nature of America
HUM 121 The Nature of America
Close - HUM 122 Southern Culture
HUM 122 Southern Culture
Close - HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture
Close - HUM 150 American Women's Studies
HUM 150 American Women's Studies
Close - HUM 160 Introduction to Film
HUM 160 Introduction to Film
Close - HUM 161 Advanced Film Studies
HUM 161 Advanced Film Studies
Close - HUM 211 Humanities I
HUM 211 Humanities I
Close - HUM 212 Humanities II
HUM 212 Humanities II
Close - MUS 110 Music Appreciation
MUS 110 Music Appreciation
Close - MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music
MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music
Close - MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz
Close - MUS 121 Music Theory I
MUS 121 Music Theory I
Close - MUS 122 Music Theory II
MUS 122 Music Theory II
Close - MUS 125 Aural Skills I
MUS 125 Aural Skills I
Close - MUS 126 Aural Skills II
MUS 126 Aural Skills II
Close - MUS 210 History of Rock Music
MUS 210 History of Rock Music
Close - PHI 210 History of Philosophy
PHI 210 History of Philosophy
Close - PHI 215 Philosophical Issues
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues
Close - PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
Close - REL 110 World Religions
REL 110 World Religions
Close - REL 111 Eastern Religions
REL 111 Eastern Religions
Close - REL 112 Western Religions
REL 112 Western Religions
Close - REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament
Close - REL 212 Introduction to New Testament
REL 212 Introduction to New Testament
Close - REL 221 Religion in America
REL 221 Religion in America
Close
Social Behavioral Science Elective Pick List
- ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
Close - ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics
Close - HIS 111 World Civilizations I
HIS 111 World Civilizations I
Close - HIS 112 World Civilizations II
HIS 112 World Civilizations II
Close - HIS 131 American History I
HIS 131 American History I
Close - HIS 132 American History II
HIS 132 American History II
Close - HIS 227 Native American History
HIS 227 Native American History
Close - HIS 236 North Carolina History
HIS 236 North Carolina History
Close - POL 120 American Government
POL 120 American Government
Close - POL 210 Comparative Government
POL 210 Comparative Government
Close - POL 220 International Relations
POL 220 International Relations
Close - POL 250 Introduction to Political Theory
POL 250 Introduction to Political Theory
Close - PSY 110 Life Span Development
PSY 110 Life Span Development
Close - PSY 150 General Psychology
PSY 150 General Psychology
Close - PSY 230 Biological Psychology
PSY 230 Biological Psychology
Close - PSY 237 Social Psychology
PSY 237 Social Psychology
Close - PSY 239 Psychology of Personality
PSY 239 Psychology of Personality
Close - PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
Close - PSY 265 Behavior Modification
PSY 265 Behavior Modification
Close - PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology
Close - SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
Close - SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
Close - SOC 220 Social Problems
SOC 220 Social Problems
Close - SOC 225 Social Diversity
SOC 225 Social Diversity
Close - SOC 240 Social Psychology
SOC 240 Social Psychology
Close - SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance
SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance
Close
Computer Integrated Machining Diploma
D 50 21 0 D2
The Computer Integrated Machining Diploma program prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), blueprint interpretation, introductory computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment, and precision measurements. Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in manufacturing, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and able to acquire machining certification examinations.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Computer Integrated Machining diploma, the graduate should be able to:
- Write CNC code for machined parts
- Apply CNC code to operate CNC lathes & CNC mills
- Complete projects using milling machines, bench grinders, power saws, lathes, drill presses, and surface grinders
- Produce rapid prototyping models
- Students completing this diploma will acquire a minimum of 2 (possibly 10) National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Fall Semester I
- DFT 119 Basic CAD
DFT 119 Basic CAD
Close - MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
Close - MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
Close - MAC 141 Machining Applications I
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
Close - MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
Close - MAC 151 Machining Calculations
MAC 151 Machining Calculations
Close - MEC 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM
MEC 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM
Close
Total Credits: 16
Spring Semester I
- MAC 122 CNC Turning
MAC 122 CNC Turning
Close - MAC 124 CNC Milling
MAC 124 CNC Milling
Close - MAC 142 Machining Applications II
MAC 142 Machining Applications II
Close - MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
Close - MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
Close - MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
Close
Total Credits: 16
Summer Semester
- COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Close - MAC 143A Machining Applications III Lab
MAC 143A Machining Applications III Lab
Close
Total Credits: 5
Total credit hours required for diploma: 37
Computer Integrated Machining - Basic Conventional Machining Certificate
C 50 21 0 C1
The Basic Conventional Machining Certificate introduces students to manual machining, both lathes and mills. The students will learn blueprint reading, machining calculations, and the measuring tools (metrology) used in the industry.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Basic Conventional Machining certificate, the graduate should be able to:
- Complete projects using milling machines, bench grinders, power saws, lathes, and drill presses
- Produce rapid prototyping models
- Complete computer-aided drafting projects
- Students completing this certificate will acquire a minimum of 2 National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Fall Semester I
- DFT 119 Basic CAD
DFT 119 Basic CAD
Close - MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
Close - MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
Close - MAC 141 Machining Applications I
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
Close - MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab
Close - MAC 151 Machining Calculations
MAC 151 Machining Calculations
Close
Total Credits: 14
Total credit hours required for certificate: 14
Computer Integrated Machining - CNC Lathe Operator Certificate
C 50 21 0 C5
The CNC Lathe Operator Certificate prepares the student for introductory work into the CNC field as a CNC operator. The student will learn basic code and operations of CNC lathes.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the CNC Operator certificate, the graduate should be able to:
- Write CNC code for machined parts
- Apply CNC code to operate/setup CNC lathes
- Complete projects using bench grinders, power saws, lathes, and drill presses
- Students completing this certificate will acquire a minimum of 2 National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Fall Semester I
- MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
Close - MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
Close - MAC 141 Machining Applications I
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
Close
Total Credits: 8
Spring Semester I
- MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
Close - MAC 122 CNC Turning
MAC 122 CNC Turning
Close - MAC 180 CNC Turn: Program Set & Operator
MAC 180 CNC Turn: Program Set & Operator
Close
Total Credits: 8
Total credit hours required for certificate: 16
Computer Integrated Machining - CNC Mill Operator Certificate
C 50 21 0 C6
The CNC Mill Operator Certificate prepares the student for introductory work into the CNC field as a CNC operator. The student will learn basic code and operations on CNC mills.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the CNC Mill Operator certificate, the graduate should be able to:
- Write CNC code for machined parts
- Apply CNC code to operate/setup CNC mills
- Complete projects using milling machines, bench grinders, power saws, and drill presses
- Students completing this certificate will acquire a minimum of 2 National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Fall Semester I
- MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology
Close - MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I
Close - MAC 141 Machining Applications I
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
Close
Total Credits: 8
Spring Semester I
- MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
MAC 121 Introduction to CNC
Close - MAC 124 CNC Milling
MAC 124 CNC Milling
Close - MAC 181 CNC Mill: Program Set & Operator
MAC 181 CNC Mill: Program Set & Operator
Close
Total Credits: 8
Total credit hours required for certificate: 16
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need. It is recommended that you contact a Computer Integrated Machining faculty member for specific registration information
Derek Seeke
336-334-4822 Ext. 53088
dgseeke@gtcc.edu
Jerry Hunt
336-334-4822 Ext. 53033
jmhunt1@gtcc.edu
Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please contact the college’s Financial Aid office or visit our Financial Aid web page for more details.
No, not the machining classes directly and only some of the general education classes may transfer. Please see a Computer Integrated Machining faculty member for questions about transfer-friendly universities.
This program is a foundation to many different opportunities within the manufacturing/machining field. Depending on the training/degree obtained, you may work as an apprentice under a manual machinist or CNC operator.
Yes, please see a Computer Integrated Machining faculty member prior to purchasing tools. The typical tool list is below.
- Safety glasses
- 1” Vernier Micrometer
- 6” Dial Caliper
- 6” Steel rule
- Center Gage
- Hex Key Set 5/64” – ¼”
- 12” Combination Set
- Dial Test Indicator Set
- Edge Finder
- Roto-Burr (De-burring tool)
- Tool Box (Large enough to hold all tools)
*Note: no digital or analog (speedometer/mileage counter) type measurement devices
You will have individual as well as group projects.
Most of the projects you make are useful to the machinist.
Possibly, once you finish your graded projects.
Shop equipment is used in training and is similar to the equipment you would find in industry.
No, classes start with the basics, and each class builds from the previous one.
Basic file management (creating folders, saving/open files, and basic windows operating commands).