MACH 160 Conventional Machining

This class is an introduction to conventional machining the majority of this course will occur in the machining lab practicing the basics of chucking applications, milling and lathe setup, operations, and safety standards. Students who complete this coursework are eligible to earn the NIMS credential: Drill Press. This course is taken concurrently with MACH 150 and MACH 155.

Credits

5

Distribution

Career Training

Outcomes

1. Set up and operate manual lathe equipment to perform basic turning operations using appropriate work-holding and tool-holding devices.
2. Set up and operate a vertical milling machine to accurately square a workpiece using appropriate tools, fixturing, and techniques.
3. Demonstrate understanding of various cutting tools, tool-holding, and work-holding devises on a milling machine
4. Demonstrate respectful team member skills in a diverse classroom/lab environment