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Kenneth Starkman
Dean, Technology and Engineering
Orange County
Fullerton College
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Program Details
Swiss Lathe Certificate
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)
08/01/26
The Swiss Lathe Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Screw Machine Operator (Machinist; Computer Numerical Control Operator) and to enhance the skills of machinists who are currently employed in the trade where Automatic Swiss Style Lathes (screw machines) are used. An Automatic Swiss Lathe type machine (commonly known as a Screw machine) performs a variety of task with one or more multiple spindles. These machines are used to produce bulk quantities of custom parts from stock metal or other materials. The Swiss Lathe Certificate requires the student to complete a total of 19 units. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each taken. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Swiss Lathe Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Screw Machine Operator (Machinist; Computer Numerical Control Operator) and to enhance the skills of machinists who are currently employed in the trade where Automatic Swiss Style Lathes (screw machines) are used. An Automatic Swiss Lathe type machine (commonly known as a Screw machine) performs a variety of task with one or more multiple spindles. These machines are used to produce bulk quantities of custom parts from stock metal or other materials.
Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of computer numerical control programs for a Swiss style lathe machine and prepare a simple program to machine piece parts er drawing specifications.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate the ability to set fixture offsets, tool length offsets, geometry and wear offsets on a Swiss Style Lathe (screw machine type) to manufacture piece parts to drawing specifications.
Course Units and Hours
19 semester units
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Course Report
The Swiss Lathe Certificate requires the student to complete a total of 19 units. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each taken. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAF 101 F | Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing | 2 | Y1 |
| MACH 101 F | Introduction to Machine Tools | 5 | Y1 |
| MACH 110 F | CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation | 3 | Y1 |
| MACH 140 F | Basic CNC Swiss Style Lathe Set-Up and Operation | 3 | Y1 |
| MACH 142 F | Advanced CNC Swiss Style Lathe Set-Up and Operation | 3 | Y2 |
| MACH 145 F | Basic CNC Swiss Style Lathe Programming and Applications | 3 | Y2 |
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Program Modification
Manufacturing
Orange Coast College
Santa Ana College
Saddleback College
10 annual enrollments
Advanced Manufacturing
Submission Details
03/23/25 - 05:25 PM
03/23/25 - 05:26 PM by Kenneth Starkman
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