Precision Machine Technology Certificate

This course is designed to introduce the student with an overview of manufacturing to include engineering materials and product attributes, material removal processes, property enhancing and surface processing operations, special processes and assembly technologies, and manufacturing systems.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to interpret and make drawings with symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, section views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and sketching typical to all shop drawings. Interpretation of specifications and determination of acceptable tolerance requirements to ensure quality control measures for design parts will also be stressed.

Students will develop the knowledge to analyze and evaluate the processes and methodology required in an industrial production environment to determine whether quality control standards are being met. Topics include use of non-precision measuring tools, use of precision measuring tools, use of comparison gauges, and analysis of measurements in a CNC environment.

Prereq., or corereq., MCH 120 and MCH 129. This introduction to Manual Engine Lathes will cover the safety, maintenance and operation of manual engine lathes and related periphery tools and skills. Subjects covered include HSS tool bit grinding and tool bit geometry, chip formation, speeds and feeds, operation and process planning, threads, fits, dimensioning and tolerances, surface finish, and the following lathe processes: facing, turning, tapering, drilling, boring, reaming, chamfering, grooving, parting-off, internal and external threading, tapering, knurling, filing and polishing. Graded projects using between centers and chuck work turning will be done. Related periphery tooling, use and care of precision measuring tools, in addition to related math used in the trade, will also be covered.

Prereq.,/coreq., MCH 120 and MCH 129. The student will perform advanced hands-on machine shop operations: set up and operation of manual milling machines, drill presses, band saws, grinders, and other equipment commonly found in manufacturing facilities. The student will use precision measuring tools and methods, utilize blueprints, and perform project process planning. Various types of steel and aluminum are use.