MTT 1120 CNC Turning Level I
Course Information
| Course Number | MTT 1120 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | CNC Turning Level I |
| Description | This course provides the student an introduction to basic lathe operations. Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC lathe turning practices as well as gain knowledge in tooling, machining practices and applied mathematics. Teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience and practical applications are included. (Prerequisite: Declare MTT as a major) |
| Total Credits | 5 |
| Total Hours | 128 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 51 Hours |
| Lab | 3 Credits, 77 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Declare MTT as a major.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Apply Shop Safety
- Identify Basic Components of a CNC Lathe
- Describe CNC Machine Modes
- Use Workholding Solutions
- Explain Depth of Cut, Speed & Feed and Time Calculation
- Demonstrate Facing and Turning Operations
- Demonstrate Center Drilling
- Learn Grooving, Cutoff and Knurling Operations
- Demonstrate Lathe Threading
- Demonstrate Taper Turning
- Identify CNC Lathe Components
- Utilize Coordinate Geometry
- Identify Control System
- Acknowledge Part Drawing
- Explain Program Planning
- Identify M & G Codes
- Demonstrate Coordinate Positioning for CNC Turning
- Describe Canned Cycles for CNC Turning Applications
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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