Introduction to CNC Lathes

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Offered spring. Offered at Missoula College. Prereq., MCH 132 . This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills in the safe setup, maintenance, and operation of CNC lathes and related periphery tools and skills. Topics covered include CNC lathe parts, controls, tool holding, tool insert 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, and knurling. Graded projects based on chuck, collet, and fixturing 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.