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Machinist Program
Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Hodgson
Machine Shop – 1
Course # 621
This 159-hour course includes the initial assessment, enrichment, and post-test in addition to introducing basic machine shop theory. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electricity, the care and use of precision measuring tools, the safe and proper use of hand and power tools used by machinists, understanding drawings, layout work, fasteners, jigs and fixtures. The first year course will also stress the development of mathematic skills necessary for the machining trade.
Machine Shop- 2
Course # 622
This 150-hour course concentrates on blue print reading, including: sketching, mechanical drafting, and drawing methods for the machine trades. Students will also learn the fundamentals of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) using 3D Modeling to develop machine drawings.
Machine Shop – 3
Course # 623
This 150-hour course concentrates on mathematical topics as they apply to the machine trades which include common fractions and decimals, linear measurement (English and Metric), geometric principals and figures, trigonometry, gearing, chord calculations and sine bar. The science and study of basic metallurgy is included in year three of this program.
Machine Shop – 4
Course # 624
This 150-hour course involves advanced blue print reading and geometric tolerancing, gearing, mechanical advantage, horsepower, bearing load, expansion, and trigonometric calculations. In addition, students will gain insight into the application of newer and nontraditional methods of machining and automated manufacturing.
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