Computerized Design and Manufacturing - Programs

The drafting/CAD (computer-aided drafting) program provides students with the CAD skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a wide variety of industries.

During the first year, students focus on gaining a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of CAD drafting, tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and mathematics.

The senior year is devoted to a specific drafting/CAD discipline which the student selects: model building & process piping or technical illustration.

Process piping is a specialized area of drafting which uses a language of its own to transmit necessary information for the construction of a project. To achieve this, each student gains the necessary understanding of piping processes, equipment, and components enabling him/her to provide convenient, accurate, and detailed orthographic and isometric drawings.

The drafting/CAD-technical illustration program is offered to those students who possess an interest in drafting but also have aptitude in art and/or design.

The program is presented in two phases. Phase one offers the students studies in exploded view layout using isometric and trimetric drawing; design for brochure layout, letterhead and business cards as well as charts and graphs. The computer design layout is accomplished utilizing Corel Draw, Microsoft Publisher, Powerpoint, Photo-Paint, scanning, and Adobe Photoshop.

The machine tool technology program is divided into two one-year programs. The first year is our machine tool certificate program. This program will not only include the safe operation of all basic machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, various saws, and grinding equipment, but proper measurement and inspection of parts as well. Interpreting engineering drawings and mathematical calculations required by all machinists will be presented in this basic course.

The machine tool technology program is divided into two one-year programs. The first year is our machine tool certificate program. This program will not only include the safe operation of all basic machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, various saws, and grinding equipment, but proper measurement and inspection of parts as well. Interpreting engineering drawings and mathematical calculations required by all machinists will be presented in this basic course.

The machine tool technology program is divided into two one-year programs. The first year is our machine tool certificate program. This program will not only include the safe operation of all basic machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, various saws, and grinding equipment, but proper measurement and inspection of parts as well. Interpreting engineering drawings and mathematical calculations required by all machinists will be presented in this basic course.

The one-year certificate program will enable a student to obtain certification as an entry-level welder from Alfred State College. The program will be taught according to the standards set by the American Welders Society (AWS).

The students perform extensive hands-on work in a fully equipped approximately 2,600 square foot welding lab. Every student will have an individual welding booth with adequate ventilation and air replacement equipment. Lecture will be held in a separate facility utilizing the latest instructional techniques.

The welding expert certificate program will take students to the next levels according to AWS standards. These welding processes will be performed in all positions on both plate and pipe. Included will be proper safety methods, required math, related skills, layout and fit up, welding codes and standards, welding inspection, testing and drawing/welding symbol interpretation.

The AOS degree program will be for students who would like to take a two-year degree program. The first year students will complete AWS Level I standards for an Entry Level Welder. The second year will take students toward AWS Levels II and III - Advanced Welder and Expert Welder. Additional techniques such as high-pressure vessel, high-pressure pipe, and ship fitting will be taught as well as other advanced welding techniques.