| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Manufacturing Technology 1,2 or Manufacturing Technology 3,4 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters. | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Elective. | |
| Course Description: | |
| This course is an entry level machine tool program that aligns with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills’ Level 1 machining standards. Students have the opportunity to acquire industry recognized certification in basic and precision machine tool applications. Areas of instruction are precision measurement, layout, grinding, sawing/cutting, drill press, print reading, related technical math, and an introduction to CAD/CAM systems. Students use equipment that includes measurement and layout tools, drill presses, saws, lathes, vertical mills, computer numerical control, and milling center machines. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 8221 - Advanced Machining and Forming Technologies (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Hoffman, Precision Machining Technology, Cengage, 2012. | |
CTE-297