Machine Shop Level 1

Catalog description

Machine Shop 1 introduces students to the common shop equipment used in the modern machining and manufacturing. Through a combination of lectures and practical lab exercises, the student will utilize common and essential machine shop tools and develop safe and correct practices thru proper use. During this class students will be trained in basic operation of metal lathes, Milling machines, pedestal/bench grinders, saws, and drill press. This course is also an introduction to measurement, materials, job planning, bench work and precision layout.