623-162 — Manufacturing Processes
Provides training to safely operate commonly used machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders while making various hands-on projects. Students learn to use basic measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial calipers. Students also learn basic machining procedures such as calculating speeds and feeds, determining tap drill sizes, and selecting tooling. Several nontraditional machining processes, sheet metal processes, joining processes and plastics processes are also explored.