Machining Technology
6 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MACH 117 Blueprint Reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD+T)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This integrated course is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Blueprint Reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD+T). These essential skills are crucial in drafting, engineering, and manufacturing. This course will equip students with the expertise to interpret blueprints accurately and apply GD+T principles effectively in various industries. These skills are highly valuable in drafting, engineering, manufacturing, and quality control careers. Whether a student is starting their journey in these fields or seeking to enhance their existing knowledge, this course will provide students with a strong foundation in blueprint reading and GD+T, giving them a competitive edge in industry.
MACH 120 Precision Measure and Metrology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Precision Measuring and Metrology introduces the concepts and vocabulary of basic measuring systems and tools, basic tolerance, print reading, calibration fundamentals, surface measurements, thread inspection, and hole inspection. Students will use the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) Matrix to identify and measure features of a part using basic hand measuring techniques and also advanced measuring techniques using Faro Arm, CMM, and Optical Comparator.
MACH 125 Tooling Concepts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The Tooling Concepts course is an introduction of basic metal removal tools such as drills, endmills, and insert cutters. This course will cover the basics of metal removal concepts, High Speed Steel (HSS) vs. Carbide, while implementing current industry techniques. Students will learn how and when to select the proper tools per application. Course will also cover Safety, Workholding, and Modern Manufacturing concepts.
MACH 190 CNC Machining / MasterCAM I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The CNC Machining/MasterCAM I class is an introduction to machining software and machining equipment. Students will translate computer-aided design (CAD) to manufacture parts using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) on the CNC machine. MasterCAM software and Autodesk 360 will be used to create and manufacture these parts. Students will generate/program G-Code to model their parts, review and evaluate the part, set up the machines, and then run their parts on CNC machines.
MACH 191 CNC Machining MasterCam II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MACH 190
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use 2D and 3D geometry within Cam software (MasterCam) to produce G-code programs for CNC Machines. Students will model, program, set-up and run their parts on various computer controlled mills and lathes.
MACH 228 Metallurgy and Industrial Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to physical metallurgy and Industrial Materials, oriented towards the machinist, welding , and metal working trades. Covers destructive and non-destructive testing, steel manufacturing and its classification, identification methods, alloy steel, cast and wrought iron, heat treating. Also covering materials such as plastics and carbon fiber.