Required Tools

​​​​The following is a basic list of tools required for the Machinist Technology/Tool and Die programs. The bottom of this page shows suppliers for tools.

Note: Please wait to purchase these kits until after the first class with your instructor. The kits will be available at DMACC.

For any machining program students are required to obtain OSHA approved safety glasses. These may be purchased for many sources including auto parts and big-box stores. Wrap-around style safety glasses provide the most protection. The general cost range is from $5.00 to $12.00.

CNC Operators Certificate Tool List

CNC operators will be provided with a basic tool kit in which they can use while at DMACC. Unlike machinist or toolmakers, operators are usually not expected to have a personal tool collection on the job. The only tooling the CNC operators students will have to purchase while at DMACC is basic perishable tooling such as end mills and toolbits.

Required Tools


Tools​
Suggested Mfg
4 each - 3/8 X 3 square tool bit HSS
End Mills, 4 flute 1/2 double end c/cHSS
End Mills, 4 flute 3/4 single end c/cHSS
Combination (center) #4 drillHSS
#4 jobber drill bitHSS
1/4-20 gun (spiral-pointed) tapHSS
OSHA approved safety glasses (Wrap around style provides the best protection. Can be purchased at any auto parts or big-box store.)
Machinery's Handbook

Machinist Technology/Tool & Die Tool List

​1st Semester Tool List - Machinist Tech/Tool & Die: Required Tools


Tools
Suggested Mfg
4 each - 3/8 X 3 square tool bitHSS
End Mills, 4 flute 1/2 double end c/cHSS
End Mills, 4 flute 3/4 single end c/cHSS
Combination (center) #4 drillHSS
#4 jobber drill bitHSS
1/4-20 gun (spiral-pointed) tapHSS
OSHA approved safety glasses (Wrap around style provides the best protection. Can be purchased at any auto parts or big-box store.)
Machinery's Handbook

1st Semester Tool List: Recommended Tools

Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part Number
4" DividerStarrett 83A-4"
Radius Gage SetStarrett S1657HZ
3/8 carbide square tool bitCarbide AL6

2nd Semester Tool List Machinist Tech or Tool & Die Only: Required Tools


Tools​​

Tool Box »

A Kennedy 297 - 7 drawer roller toolbox will be provided to any student enrolled in the tool & die program. No personal (outside) toolboxes are allowed and students will be issued a DMACC toolbox when it is deemed necessary. Students will have a duty of care while the toolbox in their control and must complete a signed usage agreement. This toolbox will remain DMACC property at all times. Students will place their tools in these boxes and must evacuate them upon graduation or when asked by the chairperson, if there is a change in full-time program status.

Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part Number
6" Flex RulerStarrett C303R-6"
Metal ScribeStarrett 70-A
Center PunchStarrett 117-C
Prick PunchStarrett 816-B
Ball Peen Hammer (8 oz)54-108
Drill Set 1/16 - 1/2 by 1/64thUSA 307-F
Taps 10-32Greenfield
Taps 1/4-20 Greenfield
Taps 5/16-18 Greenfield
Taps 3/8-16Greenfield
Taps 1/2-13Greenfield
8" Round Smooth File with handle Nicholson
6" Mill Smooth File with handleNicholson
10" Flat Bastard File with handleNicholson
File Card #10Lutz
Chuck keys, K-3Jacobs
Center GageStarrett C-391
Screw Pitch GageStarrett #6
.050-3/8 Hex Key Set
1.5 - 10mm Metric Hex Key Set
Eklind 10222 Set Imperial/Metric
Adjustable Wrench (10") or Wrench SetInch and Metric
Magnetic Base & 1" Travel IndicatorMB-BV & IND
Test IndicatorIntrepid/Brown and Sharp
Universal Indicator HolderIndicol 178II
Edge FinderStarrett 827-A
End Mills, 4 flute double end c/c 1/8HSS
End Mills, 4 flute double end c/c 1/4HSS
End Mills, 4 flute double end c/c 3/8HSS
Combination Square Set Starrett
Screw DriversStandard/Phillips
Pliers8" #25108
1/8" Parrallel Set10 Pairs
Calipers, 6" dial or digital »Purchase ONE Set of Calipers from the options below:
Mitutoyo Dial
Mitutoyo Digital
Micrometers, set 0-3 » Purchase ONE Set of Micrometers from the options below:

Starrett ST436
Mitutoyo
103-922 .0001 gradu

2nd Semester Tool List: Recommended Tools


Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part #
Dove Tail Clamp Assembly for Test IndicatorStarrett PT 22429
Center FinderStarrett S 828HZ
Combined Center Drill SetKEO #10000
Needle File Set

3rd Semester Tool List - Machinist Technology/Tool & Die: Recommended Tools


Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part #
Surface GageStarrett 257-B
India Stone RectangleNorton FB 14 61463685570 1/4 x1 x 4
India Stone Wedge Norton FF 724 4 x 1 x 1/8
Arkansas Stone RectangleNorton HF 43 Hard Oil Stone 1/2 x 1/2 x 3
Depth Micrometer 0-3" or 0-6"Starrett 449BZ

Tool and Die: 2nd Year Tool List

Required Tools


Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part #
Transfer Punch Set Spellmac #3-17
Transfer Screw Sets: 10-32, ¼-20, 5/16-18 & 3/8-16 ($13.50 ea)
Drive Pin Punch SetS248PC

Recommended Tools


Tools
Suggested Mfg & Part #
Telescoping GagesStarrett S579HZ

 

Tool Suppliers

  • MSC - see your Instructor for information regarding MSC discounts​
  • Deco Tool Supply, 1701 East 17th Street, Des Moines, IA, Ph: 515-262-9566
  • ​Peerless Supply, 1701 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA, Ph: 515-265-9905, or emailorders@peerless-supply.com