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Advanced Lathe and Introduction to CNC (MTTC 1500)

Total Credits: 4
Lecture Credits: 1
Lab Credits: 3

Description: This course will cover manual turning theory, safe operating practices, and tool selection. You will learn about lathe topics ranging from lathe nomenclature, turning operations, cutting speeds and feeds, and work holding setups. You will also learn other procedures including but not limited to, threading, and form cutting processes. You will produce parts to demonstrate comprehension of setup, operation, and inspection per print. In addition, you will be introduced to CNC Lathe operation and nomenclature.

Topical Outline:
1. Lathe setup and operation
2. Grinding of tools, turning, threading, and form tooling
3. Turning procedure
4. Threading procedure
5. Form cutting procedure

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify machine nomenclature and demonstrate safety practices
2. Demonstrate proper machine setups
3. Analyze and distinguish various thread forms, tapers, and form cutting applications
4. Create and produce parts to match blueprint specifications
5. Inspect finished projects and compare to the blueprint specifications

Prerequisites:  MTTC 1015, MTTC 1100, MTTC 1105 and MTTC 1110
Co-requisites:  MTTC 1505, MTTC 1515, and MTTC 2020