Lathe Operator
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Lathe Operator certificate program prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
MCHT 1011 Introduction to Machine Tool Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2644 | 4 |
MCHT 1012 Print Reading for Machine Tool Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Trades Print Reading, ISBN 978-0-8269-1881-9, $80
2645 | 3 |
MCHT 1119 Lathe Operations I Provides opportunities for students to develop skill in the setup and operation of metal cutting lathes. Topics include: safety, lathes parts and controls, lathe tooling and tool bit grinding, lathe calculations, lathe setup and operations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2648 | 4 |
MCHT 1219 Lathe Operations II Provides further instruction for students to develop skill in the use of lathes. Topics include: lathes, lathe setup, lathe operations, and safety.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2650 | 4 |
| *15 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
