Manual Machining I

Catalog description

This course prepares students for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level 1 milling, grinding, and drill press skills examinations. Students will build upon skills learned in the Measurement, Materials Safety class and the Job Planning, Benchwork Layout course. They will learn additional skills for the metalworking industry, including the safe setup and operation of milling machines, drill presses, and grinders. Some of the projects required for NIMS credentialing will be incorporated as lab projects. Additional hours required.