MACHINE PROGRAM

The Machine Program has its origins in the Metal Works Program, which was established in 1997 and restructured in 2003. Following this restructuring, the program continued its educational activities at Cumhuriyet University Akdağmadeni Vocational School and, as of 2006, at Bozok University Akdağmadeni Vocational School.

The Machine Program is designed to train qualified technical personnel by providing students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in machining and non-machining manufacturing methods, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), maintenance and repair techniques, measurement and quality control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and material identification and testing using destructive and non-destructive methods. The program also aims to develop the technical and managerial competencies required for graduates to assume responsibility in workshops and industrial enterprises.

The program provides students with practical training opportunities through its well-equipped workshop facilities. The available machinery and equipment include 1 CNC Vertical Machining Center, 1 Lathe, 1 Milling Machine, 2 Drilling Machines, 1 Circular Saw, 1 Band Saw, 2 MIG/MAG Welding Machines, and 2 Electric Arc Welding Machines, together with a wide range of tools and equipment required for high-quality technical education. Through these facilities, students are prepared for both professional employment and further education after graduation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Machine Program can pursue careers in a wide range of manufacturing, production, maintenance, and engineering-related fields.

Traditional Manufacturing Fields

• Turning, milling, and grinding operations (cylindrical and surface grinding)
• Welding operations (electric arc and oxy-fuel welding)

Advanced Manufacturing and Machine Technology Fields

• CNC lathe programming and operation
• CNC milling machine programming and operation
• Advanced welding technologies (MIG/MAG welding)
• CAD – Computer-Aided Design
• CAM – Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• Automotive industry, including road, rail, marine, and aviation sectors
• Manufacturing of electrical machinery and spare parts
• Manufacturing of mechanical machinery and spare parts
• Household appliances
• Construction and heavy machinery
• Electrical and mechanical household appliances
• Electrical and mechanical hand tools
• Mold making and industrial tooling
• Engineering and design offices
• Maintenance and repair services
• Manufacturing facilities operating in food, energy, paper, glass, chemical, textile, construction materials, and related industries

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH DGS

After completing their associate degree, graduates may take the Vertical Transfer Examination (Dikey Geçiş Sınavı – DGS) and, subject to the applicable regulations, placement criteria, and quotas, continue their education in bachelor's degree programs such as:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Marine Engineering Operations
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Vocational Education in Machining Technologies
• Vocational Education in Metal Technologies
• Vocational Education in Technical Drawing and Machine Design
• Vocational Education in Automotive Technologies
• Agricultural Machinery
• Vocational Education in Design and Construction