See advisor for details. For students of majors other than Machine Tool Technology. Covers basic machine tool operation principally on the engine lathe. Includes turning, boring, drill sharpening, tool bit grinding, taper cutting, facing, hole formation, threading both internal and external, and simple tool design. Improves skills through production of marketable items.
Studies cost effectiveness through time and cost figure exercises.
For students seeking careers in CNC programming and operation. Studies CAM software and how to generate code for CAM machines. Successful completers should be able to generate a process plan, tool list, and a working program to produce the part from a print. Also offered over two semesters as MTT 112A and MTT 112B. See advisor for details. Covers metalwork relating to rifles including barrel fitting, chambering, crowning, bolt bending, polishing, finishing, and bluing.