MFG* 277 Advanced Machine Technology

Credits: 4

This course is a combination of classroom theory and hands on lab experiences. This course is split with 3-hours of classroom theory and 5-hours of lab each week to machine various projects. MFG* 277 follows up the Intro by providing an in-depth exposure to Metal Machining Technology. The student will learn advanced operations in Lathe, Milling Machine and Surface Grinders. Students perform advanced techniques in the lathe with external and internal single point threading, snap ring, o-ring grooves and boring. The milling portions includes proficiency in the ProtoTRAK conversational programming to machine complex parts. This includes various techniques and fixtures. The importance of machining parts square and parallel becomes apparent with advanced operations in the surface grinder. Tolerances of +- .0002 are measured and confirmed in perpendicularity, parallelism and centrality. This combined with the CNC I and CNC II courses provided yield a student with the skills and disciplines to be an entry-level machinist.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MFG 177 , Machine Technolgy Fundamentals.