Course Descriptions

Machine Technology (MAC)

 

MAC 161-162 MACHINE SHOP PRACTICES I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

 

MAC 163-164 MACHINE SHOP PRACTICES III-IV (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.