MCHT 1500 - Introduction to Machining

This one-semester class is designed to help learners become interested in and familiar with basic machine tool practices needed to produce metal parts to specifications. Areas of concentration will be on shop safety, print reading, measuring, layout tools and bench work. Safety, setup and basic operational procedures will be emphasized on pedestal grinders band saws, drill presses, metal lathes and vertical mills.

Credits: 4

Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week