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Tool and Die Making

Milwaukee Area Technical College

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This is a four-semester, full-time, day program; the first two semesters are common with the one-year Machine Tool Operations program. All courses within the first year are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level One Skill Standards in nine separate skill areas. During the third and fourth semesters, you will learn how to build and sample basic stamping dies and plastic injection molds.

Credits

66 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Wisconsin

    Wisconsin

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceRepairingCritical ThinkingMonitoringTroubleshooting

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionProblem SensitivityVisualizationSelective AttentionFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual Speed

Tasks

  • Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary, stopping machines when pr
  • Inspect, feel, and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
  • Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machin

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM systemData base user interface and query software

Tools

Air pressure gaugesAutomatic metalworking lathesBench grinding wheelsComputer numerically controlled CNC grindersCounterboresCutter grindersDial bore gaugesDial indicatorsDigital angle gaugesDigital calipersDigital micrometersDigital radius gaugesDrill grindersFixed overhead cranesGauge block sets

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-4194.00Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpenerstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Machine operation conditions — monitor routinely across multiple grinding stations and make minor adjustments to speed or feed without prompting.
  • Workpiece surfaces, angles, and tolerances — inspect using calipers, micrometers, and surface gauges to confirm conformance to specifications with limited oversight.
  • Blueprints and layout drawings — study independently to plan grinding procedures and determine operational sequences for familiar part types.
  • Abrasive wheel grades and bond types — select appropriately for different materials and mount securely on machines applying knowledge of grinding procedures.
  • Cutting tool dimensions and angles — compute using scales and standard formulas, then adjust tool settings to produce specified cuts on repeat job types.
  • Coolant systems — regulate flow rates and nozzle positioning to optimize wheel and workpiece cooling across varying grinding conditions.
  • Grinding and polishing machines — set up and operate for a range of metal workpieces including dies and tooling components with minimal supervision.
  • Grinding wheel dressing — execute according to job specifications, selecting appropriate dressing tools to maintain correct wheel profile and finish.
  • Equipment malfunctions — troubleshoot common issues such as wheel glazing or chatter, applying learned diagnostic steps to restore normal operation.
  • CAM software and database interfaces — use to retrieve job parameters and record inspection results in a production tracking system.

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
100%