IT 141 - Machine Tool Practice III

Credit Hours: 4

The third and most advanced course in a sequence of three machine tool courses designed to give the student practical machine shop knowledge, skills and abilities. Students focus on manufacturing functional projects that require design, process development, machining, assembly and inspection. Students will work individually and in teams building on Machine Tools I and II.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

design and develop a functional project given certain parameters;
develop the necessary manufacturing processes and inspection criteria for a given project;
work with team members effectively to accomplish specific tasks as well as solve project design and process problems;
properly machine components to specifications using a variety of machine shop equipment; and
complete a cost estimate and cost report for one machined component.

Prerequisites: IT 131
F/S (N)