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Program Description for CAD Drafting & Tool Design

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Provider Ferris State University - Main Campus (Big Rapids)
Date of last update 8/24/2009
Description This program concentrates on the use of CAD in product drawing, dies (metal stamping), molds (plastic processes) and jig, fixture, and gauge design. Students are involved with computers throughout the program to familiarize them with CAD software and applications such as detailing, GD & T, general tolerancing, wire frame, surfacing, solid modeling with parametric technology and Rapid Prototyping. Computer-aided engineering software for mold design and mechanical applications are also used. Student solid models are processed and created on our Rapid Prototyping equipment. Tool design is critical to the manufacturing industry. Tooling is the foundation for product design and the manufacturing industry. Students learn to design and detail basic tooling requirements for the manufacture of products. Consideration for safety of the design and manufacturing processes are also emphasized. Students also gain an understanding of the related areas of mathematics, materials and machining.
Contact Name Rich Goosen
Contact Phone Number (231) 591-2635
Contact URL www.ferris.edu/htmls/fsucatlg/coursecatalog/programs.cfm?program_id=226
Course Length 66 Hours
Admission Requirements Apply to the university.
Credential Earned Associate's Degree
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Federal and State aid programs
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $19,800
Additional Costs Yes, $275
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 14
Employment Rate Not Available
 
Follow-up information is available for 6 out of 14 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 6
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
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Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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