Randolph Community College Programs Provide Students with State-of-the-Art Machines and Technology

RCC Machining Technology and Automotive Systems Technology programs give students cutting-edge machinery and technology.

ASHEBORO (August 7, 2006) – The RCC Machining Technology and Automotive Systems programs at Randolph Community College (RCC) offers students up-to-date technology training and state-of-the-art machinery. Always working to enhance educational programs, RCC has recently added equipment to the Machining and Automotive Systems Technology programs.
The equipment listed below will give students hands-on training

The following is a list of the recent equipment additions:

  • (5) 17” x 40” ACER metal turning lathes. These lathes are equipped with the latest accessories which includes digital readout capability. This new equipment will allow the students the opportunity to learn on the latest turning technology.
  • (1) HAAS Tool Room TM -1 CNC (computer numerical control) milling machine with an automatic tool changer. This computer controlled machine tool will give the students applications in CNC programming, setup and operation
  • (1) HAAS Rotary Indexer for 4th axis machining. This accessory will allow students to train 4th axis machining applications.
  • (1) HAAS CNC TL-1 tool room lathe with accessories which will give students more exposure and practice on CNC turning applications.
  • (1) Ellis heavy-duty drill press with power down feed was also purchased. This machine tool will allow students the training for power down feed drilling and tapping applications.
  • (1) ACER CNC vertical milling machine with a two-axis Accu-Rite CNC control. This machine tool allows students the opportunity to train on the latest 2axis up-to-date machining applications.
  • (2) Accu-Rite CNC controls were purchased and installed on 2 of our current vertical milling machines. These CNC controls allows student to learn more about CNC programming and setup applications
  • (7) New state-of-the-art computers were purchased for the CAD/CAM lab for cad/cam training.
  • Solid Works 3-D CAD Solid modeling software was purchased for Machining Technology students. This technology will give students the latest in 3D modeling applications
  • (2) New vertical Atrump milling machines with accessories. These machines are replacing older machines

In the past 18 months, the Automotive Systems Technology department has acquired the following pieces of equipment:

  • OTC Genisys Master Scan and Scope Kit. This will be used by the students to diagnose Domestic, Asian and European OBD I and OBD II automotive computer systems which includes: Powertrain control modules (check engine lights), instrument panel clusters, body control modules, ABS and airbag systems. The scope function will give the students a hands-on approach with emphasis on individual sensor testing, and voltage ramping.
  • REDLINE DETECTION Smoke Pro, Total Tech Smoke Machine. This machine is used to diagnose leaks in the vehicles evaporative emissions system, intake and exhaust systems, which may cause the vehicles malfunction indicator light (check engine) to illuminate.
  • Hunter TC3250 Tire Change Machine, this machine enables the students to gain experience dismounting and mounting tires on wheels, as well as being able to service tire pressure monitors mounted on many vehicles being produced today.

The new equipment will give students the best environment to succeed and learn about cutting-edge applications and technology. For more information concerning the Machining Technology and Automotive Systems Technology program, please contact Mitchell Kiser at 336-633-0251.

Randolph Community College’s vision is to be the College of First Choice for residents of Randolph County. The College serves more than 12,000 students annually through more than 40 credit and noncredit programs, a broad range of continuing education and special interest classes, customized corporate training, and small business counseling.