This course provides an introduction to the Machine Tool Technician program. Also covered is the pedestal grinder, its use and operation, grinding wheel abrasives, grinding wheel specifications, and grinding wheel safety. In this course, students will learn about cutting tools, chipmaking operations and tools, mill types, nomenclature and functions, milling accessories, and mill setup and operation. Units on special milling operations and dividing head work are included. This course covers tool and cutter grinding, surface grinding and cylindrical grinding.
Students learn to machine to very close tolerances and achieve accurate geometrical shapes.
This course covers CNC machines and programming including introduction to computer, components of CNC, lathe and mill programming and operation. In this course, CNC conversational programming will be done on Mazak, Fanuc, Bridgeport, Milltronics and Delta controls. This course is precision toolmaking principles. Jig and fixture theory, design, and precision machining and construction methods are covered. Introduction to the basic concepts of computer-aided parts programming using MasterCAM programming software for mill and lathe is presented.