Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

MTT 1120 CNC Turning Level I

Course Information

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
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
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

Course Competencies

  1. Apply Shop Safety
  2. Identify Basic Components of a CNC Lathe
  3. Describe CNC Machine Modes
  4. Use Workholding Solutions
  5. Explain Depth of Cut, Speed & Feed and Time Calculation
  6. Demonstrate Facing and Turning Operations
  7. Demonstrate Center Drilling
  8. Learn Grooving, Cutoff and Knurling Operations
  9. Demonstrate Lathe Threading
  10. Demonstrate Taper Turning
  11. Identify CNC Lathe Components
  12. Utilize Coordinate Geometry
  13. Identify Control System
  14. Acknowledge Part Drawing
  15. Explain Program Planning
  16. Identify M & G Codes
  17. Demonstrate Coordinate Positioning for CNC Turning
  18. Describe Canned Cycles for CNC Turning Applications

SCC Accessibility Statement

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