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| PMT 109-Introduction to Precision Machining, 4 credit
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Introduction to shop theory, skills, and safety. Students use vernier micrometers and vernier calipers, sharpen a drill by hand, and sharpen lathe tool bits used to make a screw jack on the lathe. View the Master Course Outline PMT 161-Precision Machining Basics I, 18 credit s Theory and application to the use of precision measuring tools and bench work. View the Master Course Outline PMT 162-Precision Machining Basics II, 18 credit s Explores lathe theory and application, and introduction to milling machines. Prerequisite: PMT 161 or instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 163-Precision Machining Basics III, 18 credit s Provides theory, operations, and safety of precision lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Topics include calculations of the dividing head, assortment of trigonometry problems, and beginning introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Prerequisite: PMT 162 or instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 191-Cooperative Work Experience, 18 credit s Opportunity to work in jobs directly related to the precision machining industry. This formal training period is agreed upon by the student, employer, and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 199-Special Topics, 10 credit s Study and train to meet established local needs in the precision machining industry, supplemental to courses currently offered. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 294-Precision Machining Advanced I, 18 credit s Provides advanced practice of previous machining techniques. Includes theory, application, and safety of precision grinders (cylindrical, surface and tool and cutter grinder) and abrasives. Beginning introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming. Prerequisite: PMT 163 or instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 295-Precision Machining Advanced II, 18 credit s Provides advanced theory and safety on manual machining equipment and CNC programming. Topics include helical milling and dividing head operations, G-codes, circular interpolation, cutter compensation, and cutting tool speeds and feeds. Introductions to Computer Assisted Programming and Computer Assisted Machining (CAD/CAM) using Mastercam software. Prerequisite: PMT 294 or instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 296-Precision Machining Advanced III, 18 credit s Provides CNC theory, programming, and safety including canned cycles; multiple tools; cutter offsets; linear, circular, and helical interpolation; and thread cutting cycles (CNC Machining Center and CNC Turning Center). Students use computer software to design/draw, write, store, and save computer-generated programs on the computer and transfer programs to CNC control via disk or other electronic means. Prerequisite: PMT 295 or instructor permission. View the Master Course Outline PMT 297-Special Projects, 18 credit s Project-oriented experiences in the area or applications not covered in the standard precision machining curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of student's education and work experience. View the Master Course Outline PMT 299-Leadership, 1 credit Encourage students to develop awareness of their leadership potential and abilities through small group discussions and assumption of leadership roles and responsibilities. Students will acquire information, experience diverse points of view, construct knowledge and practice a variety of interpersonal and social skills, such as communicating, goal-setting, decision-making, team-building, and managing stress. View the Master Course Outline  -This class is offered as a telecourse. Please check the quarterly schedule for course offerings. -This class is offered as an online or WAOL class. Please check the quarterly schedule for course offerings. |
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