PRS 123 - Machine Tool 2 Lecture

Hours: 1

A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry as a continuation of Machine Tool 1. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials (The National Institute of Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are Manual Drill Press Operations and Manual Turning Between Centers. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the manual drill press, work holding, tool holding devices for the drill press and matching operations. The Manual Lathe, work holding, tool holding devices for the lathe and machining operations on the lathe.

Prerequisite: PRS 121, PRS 122, PRS 103.
Corequisite: PRS 124