MACH 174: CNC Lathe I

Class Program
Credits
3
Lecture Hours 9 Lab Hours 42 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5.1
Meets Degree Requirements For
Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.
Description

An introductory course focusing on CNC turning centers. Students will longhand program, set up, and practice safe operation of CNC lathes for basic feature creation.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

MACH 173 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Setup, program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Practice safe and professional conduct required of a machinist.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Operate computer systems efficiently.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Practice safe and professional conduct required of a machinist.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Accurately interpret engineering drawings.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Measure with precision.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Operate computer systems efficiently.

    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  1. Safety
  2. CNC Lathes
  3. CNC Lathe Maintenance
  4. CNC Lathe Setup
  5. CNC Lathe Operation
  6. Basic CNC Lathe Programming
  7. CNC Simulation
  8. Dry Run
  9. Offset adjustment