Machine Tool Technology
14 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MTT 2 Manufacturing Print Reading
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students are introduced to engineering drawings and engineering specifications used in manufacturing industries. Representative drawings from simple production to complex assembly will be used to demonstrate concepts and for practice in interpreting the symbols and notations. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y-14.5 standard and the construction of simple machine parts are also discussed.
MTT 10A Introduction to CAD/CAM
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- MTT 101 or equivalent experience
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the study of the fundamental concepts of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Concepts explored will include the application of computers in manufacturing, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming.
MTT 10B Computer Numerical Control Programming
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MTT 10A or equivalent MTT 40 or equivalent and MTT 46 or MTT 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the study of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming with emphasis on contouring, canned cycles, cutter diameter compensation, looping, macro subroutines and multiple part programming for three axis milling machines and CNC lathes.
MTT 10J Numerical Control Graphics Programming
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- MTT 10A and MTT 101 and MTT 40 or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
This basic course covers Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), emphasizing interactive graphics programming for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Concepts studied will include interactive geometry construction, tool motion, machine functions, repetitive programming, graphic output and graphic editing. Programs will be compiled using interactive graphics computer systems.
MTT 10K 3D Numerical Control Graphics Programming
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MTT 10J with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), emphasizing interactive graphics programming for Numerical Control (NC) machines. Students will utilize various techniques of creating geometry on multiple work planes, three dimensional (3-D) surface toolpath creation and manipulation, implementing 4th and 5th axis machining, generating surface to surface intersections, creating blends between surfaces, creating roughing operations for 3D, and Computer Aided Design (CAD) data conversion for the purpose of 3D machining.
MTT 16 General Metals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 16ab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the general skills of metal working: machine shop practice, welding, bench metal, art metal, forge, foundry and sheet metal, design, construction, and occupational exploration.
MTT 40 Machine Shop Calculations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- MTT 2 and MATH 23
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the study of machine shop problems involving the solution of formulas related to screw threads, feeds and speeds, spur gears, simple and angular indexing. Geometric figures, angles, triangles, circles, arcs, trigonometric functions, compound angles and oblique triangles will also be introduced.
MTT 46 Basic Machine Tool Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students are introduced to the basic principles and operation of machine tools with a focus on bench operations, drilling, engine lathes, mills, and grinding machines. Standard industry practices and tool set-ups used are emphasized. Laboratory projects and exercises related to the lectures and demonstrations will be assigned.
MTT 95 Cooperative Work Experience Education
- Units
- 2-4
- Hours
- hours to be arranged
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 95abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, supervisor, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Machine Tool Technology field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare them to personal abilities and career expectations
MTT 99 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- hours to be arranged
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 99abc
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Machine Tool Technology not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Machine Tool Technology projects (54 hours per unit).
MTT 101 Introduction to Conventional and CNC Machining
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 101abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course, students will be introduced to the principles and operation of conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools with an emphasis on safety, measurement, hand tools, power saws, drilling machines, lathes, and milling and grinding machines focusing on practices and setups used in industry.
MTT 103 Conventional and CNC Turning
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MTT 46 or MTT 101 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 103abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course, students will study at an advanced level the principles and operation of conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools with an emphasis on the set up and operation of lathes. Topics will include safety, turning, drilling, boring, threading, cutting tools, CNC programming practices, and setups as applied in industry.
MTT 105 Conventional and CNC Milling
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MTT 46 or MTT 101 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 105abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course, students will study at an advanced level the principles and operation of conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools with an emphasis on the setup and operation of milling machines. Topics will include safety, drilling, milling, tapping, tooling, CNC programming practices, and setups as applied in industry.
MTT 107 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MTT 46 or MTT 101 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent
- Formerly
- Machine Tool Technology 107abcd
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this course, students will study the principles and operation of machine tools with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing processes and machines, such as Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM), water abrasive jet machines, and grinding machines. Additional topics will include abrasives, coordinate measuring machines, advanced precision measurement, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), optical comparators, and practices and setups as applied in industry.