Upon completion, students should be able to produce a part to specifications. This course introduces the care and use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of measuring instruments. This course covers shear, turret punch, and press brake work.
Emphasis is placed on standard sheet metal sizes, gages, and tolerances.
Upon completion, students should be able to calculate bend allowance and sequence and lay out and fabricate parts on manual punch and press brakes. This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers. This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers.