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Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology Program at Swofford Career Center creates an environment with state-of-the-art industry equipment. Students learn basic setup, programming, and operation of a variety of machines, including CNC Lathes, and CAD/CAM lathes. Machine Tool is a very important industry in our area. The job market is driven by BMW and a world-wide selection of industries located in the Spartanburg area. Successful students in this area can expect to be rewarded with excellent pay and job opportunities.

Job Opportunities Include:

CAD/CAM Operator
CNC Programmer
CNC Operator
Machine Tool Sales
Machinist
Machine Technician
Tool & Die Maker
Quality Control

Curriculum

Introduction to Machine Tool Technology

Grades: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Machine Tool Technology is designed to enable the beginning student to develop skills in the set-up and operation of all tools basic to the machinist. The student will learn to use metal- shaping equipment to make gears, tools, and machinery parts. The student learns functions and capabilities of engine lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, cut-off saws, and radial drills.

Machine Tool Technology Advanced

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Machine Tool Technology
This course is designed to develop and refine student's skills in the set-up and operation of tools basic to the machinist. Students will learn to use metal shaping equipment to make gears, tools, and machinery parts. Students learn nomenclature functions and capabilities of engine lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, cut-off saws, and radial drills. The students will create a series of projects that will demonstrate, upon completion, mastery of the machine used to make the advanced project.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming and Operation

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Machine Tool Technology
Students participate in an advanced study of machine shop equipment, techniques, CNC equipment and manufacturing processes. Computer-controlled milling and manufacturing processes are taught using the latest technology in the machine industry. The equipment students are trained on meets industry standards. At this point, students may be eligible for cooperative education or other school-to-work programs and work in industry during the class period.

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864 472 2846. Title IX – Dr. Trish Beason, Section 504- Harrison Goodwin); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – phone – 864 578 0128. Title IX – Dr. Nancy Turner, Section 504 Dr. Nancy Turner).