MAC 203 - Introduction to Manufacturing Manual Lathe Process

Credits: 3

This course exposes students to the lathe, from basic care and operation through advanced complex turning. Students learn about the lathe’s parts and practice the skills needed to produce parts with the aid of a lathe, including straight turning, facing, single point threading, turning with stock help in chucks and between centers, internal and external threads, knurling, precision boring, face plates, grinding attachments, steady rests, and follow rests.

Theory: 3
Prerequisites: Students will be required to test for NIMS Performance Standards Turning Chucking Performance Standards Turning Between Centers