This course provides the fundamentals of machine shop theory and safe practice. While providing the basics of how manufacturing transforms materials into products, students will become familiar with tools, equipment and practices of tool, die and precision metal-working industries. The course also includes theory and operation of lathes, mills and surface grinders. Through classroom and laboratory learning experiences, students will make a working tool. They also will learn about types of production, materials used in production, and manufacturing processes including machining, casting and assembly. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Processes and Production Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the manufacturing processes in the manufacturing industry.
- Explain the key elements of machine shop theory and safe practices.
- Identify the tools, equipment and practices of the manufacturing industry.
- Recognize the types of production and materials used in manufacturing.
- Explain the key elements of machine tooling and machine operations.
- Describe the mechanical principles of manufacturing.
- Explain the key elements of mechanical linkages and their functions.
- Describe the key elements of the equipment procedures, machine tooling, and machine operations.
- Describe the key elements of production workflow, production planning, and production control.