Computer Integrated Machining - Schedule & Curriculum
Model Schedule for
Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Semester 1
CIM 106 - Blueprint Reading and Related Math 3
CIM 110 - Manufacturing Processes 2
CIM 115 - Measurement Systems 2
CIM 118 - Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine I 4
CIM 161 - Metallurgy 2
MATH 137 - Intermediate Algebra 3
ENG 106 - Composition I 3
Semester 2
CIM 158 - Lathe and Vertical Milling Machine II 3
CIM 165 - Machine Skills Lab I 2
CIM 175 - Computer Numerical Control I 4
CIM 222 - CAD/CAM 1 3
MATH 141 - Trigonometry 3
ENGLISH Elective - ENG 216 - Technical Writing OR ENG 221 - Public Speaking 3
Semester 3
CIM 208 - CNC Milling I 3
CIM 209 - CNC Turning I 3
CIM 220 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3
CIM 272 - CAD/CAM II 3
CIS 105 - Drawing with
SCIENCE Elective - Any physics OR chem course 3
Semester 4
CIM 228 - CAE/CAM III 3
CIM 231 - Machine Tool Internship OR
CIM 229 Machine Skills Lab II 4
CIM 269 - CNC Turning II 3
HUMANITIES - Elective 3
Additional General Education Requirements
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective 3
HEAL Elective - HEAL 106 or HEAL 111 1
TOTAL CREDITS 73
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CIM 106 (3 credits) Blueprint Reading and Related Math
Interpretation of industrial drawings, basic skills in sketching, and applied mathematics.
CIM 110 (2 credits) Manufacturing Processes
Students will learn laboratory safety and material handling. The physics of metal cutting and the machinability of metals are introduced. Semi-precision and precision measuring instruments are introduced and practiced. Precision layout, bench grinding, surface grinding and power sawing operations will also be introduced and exercised.
CIM 115 (2 credits) Measurement Systems
Students will learn basic metrology. Precision layout, indirect, and direct measurement will be included. Geometric tolerancing and how GDT features are measured will be covered.
CIM 118 (4 credits)
Lathe and Vertical Milling Machining I
This course introduces students to the lathe and vertical milling machine. Students are exposed to a wide variety of related operations.
Prerequisite: CIM 106
CIM 158 (3 credits)
Lathe and Vertical Milling Machining II
Techniques and procedures taught in CIM 118 are enhanced and reinforced. This course introduces students to more advanced techniques and procedures used on the lathe and the vertical milling machine.
Prerequisites: CIM 106 and CIM 118
CIM 161 (2 credits) Metallurgy
Covering the basic principles of metallurgy, this course clarifies many industrial processes. Students gain an understanding of quenching, annealing, case hardening, tempering,
CIM 165 (2 credits) Machining Skills Lab
This is a lab-intensive course which provides students with extensive hands-on training. Assigned projects aid students in gaining critical experience contributing to a well-rounded machining education.
Prerequisites: CIM 106, CIM 110, CIM 115, CIM 118, and CIM
161
CIM 175 (4 credits) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I
CIM 175 introduces the student to basic CNC concepts such as word-address programming, machine set-up, and program proofing. This course serves as an introduction to CNC machines and CNC programming methods and techniques. The programming and set up of a wire electro-discharge machine will be covered as well.
Prerequisites: CIM 106 OR approval from
CIM 208 (3 credits) CNC Milling I
This course expands upon introductory concepts learned in CNC I and provides for increased hands-on application of
Prerequisites: CIM 175 and MATH 131
CIM 209 (3 credits) CNC Turning I
This course expands upon introductory concepts learned in CNC I and provides for increased hands-on application of
Prerequisites: CIM 175 and MATH 131
CIM 222 (3 credits) Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) I
This course introduces the use of MasterCAM® as a tool for defining
CIM 228 (3 credits) CAE/CAM III
This course teaches an intermediate level use of CAE/CAM software for generating code for use on multi-axis machine tools. Solid modeling will be introduced as a design tool as well as a method for generating NC code. This course will emphasize the connection between design and machine tool applications.
Prerequisite: CIM 272
CIM 229 (4 credits) Machine Skills Lab II
Students complete advanced project work on lathes and milling machines during laboratory time. On the lathe, advanced threading, boring, and the use of attachments such as steady and follower rests are studied. Preparing machined parts for heat-treating and required grinding are stressed and exercised in this course.
Prerequisites: CIM 168 and MATH 137
CIM 231 (4 credits) Machine Tool Internship
The course is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience
is relevant to an intern’s academic goals and to the competencies of this program. Machine Tool Technology internships serve as a capstone experience to the academic instruction received at
Thaddeus Stevens College and provide interns with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the machining industry.
Prerequisites: CIM 227, CIM 229, and instructor permission.
CIM 259 (3 credits) CNC Milling II
This course expands upon the intermediate concepts learned in CNC Milling I and provides more
Prerequisites: CIM 228
CIM 269 (3 credits) CNC Turning II
Provides the student with additional time to perform specific advanced laboratory exercises in both programming and
Prerequisites: CIM 209
CIM 272 (3 credits) Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) II
This course teaches
Prerequisite: CIM 222
CIM 277 (4 credits) Machine Skills Lab III
This is a lab-based course and offers hands-on experience under work-like conditions. In-depth CNC and manual projects build on skills acquired in previous coursework. Students are required to perform operations on both CNC and manual equipment in order to complete lab assignments. Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the necessary skills to be employed as an entry-level machinist.
Prerequisites: CIM 227 and CIM 229