In Precision Machining I, students learn the basics of industrial safety and environmental protection; planning, management, and performance of machining jobs; quality control; general maintenance; engineering drawings and sketches; and application of measurements, metalworking theory, properties of materials, and principles of CNC. Precision Machining Technology I is taught to National Institute for Metalworking Skill (NIMS) standards.
Precision Machining II is for students who have completed the standards for Precision Machining I.
Students apply industrial safety and environmental protection; planning, management, and performance of machining jobs; quality control; process improvement; general maintenance; engineering drawings and sketches; and application of measurements, metalworking theory, properties of materials, and principles of CNC. Precision Machining Technology II is taught to National Institute for Metalworking Skill (NIMS) standards. Students may complete credentialing requirements in one or more skill areas of machining
Dual Enrollment Machine Shop Operations includes the following courses.
1st semester—NRCC MAC J-06 (4 college credits)
2nd semester—NRCC MAC K-06 (4 college credits)
It is strongly recommended to have Precision Machining I before taking this class.
Students must meet or exceed college placement requirements determined by NRCC.
During the first semester, students will be introduced to bench work, hand tool use, and safety. Students will learn the basic operations of band saws, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and precision measuring tools. Students will manufacture projects as well as classroom theory.
During the second semester, students will build on the introductory use of machine tools and precision measuring tools as well as a continued emphasis on industrial safety. Students will use machine tools to produce more advanced projects as well as learn higher-level machining theory.