The course begins with students learning to operate safely in a machining environment and when operating machining equipment. They learn about hand tools, saw types, saw blades, installation and removal, and welding. This course primarily focuses on the proper care and use of semi-precision measuring equipment. The machining industry requires daily use of mathematics. In this course, students learn to demonstrate proficiency using fractions. Students use mathematics, precision measuring equipment and proper workpiece layout for manual machining. Students are introduced to the use of hand tools on a drill press. The course concludes with the Continuous Improvement components of employee training, inventory accuracy and 5S.
Prerequisites
None
Equipment
Students are shown the lab, which contains drill presses, vertical and horizontal band saws, grinders, manual lathes, manual mills, and CNC turning and machining centers. Students will use the band saw and drill press along with semi-precision measuring equipment such as rules, calipers, adjustable squares, combination sets, protractors, bevels, surface plates and gage blocks.
Campus
Mooresville, NC