MECH 140 - Introduction to Machining Processes

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 6

Other Course Attribute(s): APLE

Prerequisite(s): MECH 130 (concurrency allowed)
Restriction(s): Mechatronics Design - AAS or Mechatronics Design - AOS or Mechatronics Technology - BT

This course will enable students to learn about the industrial machining process. The lecture component ensures the student’s familiarization with machining equipment and their applications, while the lab component will develop the student’s capacity to safely and effectively operate essential machining equipment, such as: lathes, milling machines, drills, precision grinders. The student will also be tested on critical skills and must demonstrate proficiency in designing, planning, and implementation of machining projects.Demonstrate understanding of material properties as they relate to machining processes. Demonstrate understanding of milling, lathe, surface grinding, and other assorted machining processes.Demonstrate Part Inspection, set up, use, and maintain machine shop equipment as instructed. Fabricate lab assignments as instructed

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate understanding of material properties as they relate to machining processes
Demonstrate understanding of milling, lathe, surface grinding, and other assorted machining processes
Inspect, set up, use, and maintain machine shop equipment as instructed
Fabricate lab assignments as instructed

Repeatable: No
CIP Code: 150613