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MFG 1477 - Machine Technology Fundamentals


Credits: 4

This course is a combination of classroom theory and hands on lab experiences. This course is 8-hours classroom of lab each week to machine various projects. This course introduces a student to the fundamentals of metal machining technology machines. The student will learn how to operate lathes, mills, grinders and sawing machines. Students perform basic lathe operations including turning, facing, knurling, drilling, reaming and tapping. The student also performs basic milling operations such as indicating a vise, tramming a head, use an edge finder, square a block, drill tap and ream holes on location. Speeds and feeds and basic machining principles are covered. The student also learns how to operate a surface grinder using all safety guidelines, mount and dress a wheel and grind surfaces flat and parallel. The student also learns to operate a bench grinder.

Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 0988  or instructor permission
Course Fees: Advanced Manufacturing Course Fee
Previous MFG* 177