Topics include safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and saws. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture a simple part to a specified tolerance.
Emphasis is placed on manufacturing materials, heat-treating processes, and manufacturing processes.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify physical characteristics of materials and describe processes used to manufacture a part. Emphasis is placed on mechanical drives, belts, gears, couplings, electrical drives, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of industrial machines and be able to maintain this equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in defining part geometry, program development, and code generation using CAM software. Emphasis is placed on the manufacturing of complex parts using computer-aided manufacturing software.