Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed. I 5 credits. Basic engine lathe cutting operations of turning, facing, boring, tapering and threading as required when producing machine parts. I 2 credits. A basic theory course dealing with engine lathe terminology, uses, functions, tooling and concepts.
Emphasis is placed on study habits and class participation.
I 2 credits. Basic math principles of fractional and decimal numbers as related to machine shop measuring, blueprint reading, taper turning, threading and cutting speeds and feeds. I 5 credits. Basic milling cutting operations of end milling, fly cutting, drilling and boring performed on the vertical mill. Also includes shaper, surface grinder, and benchworking practices as scheduling permits.