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MCHN 1200 (2 Credit Hours) New course added February 23, 2017
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Beginning Machine Shop This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math, and measurement. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MCHN 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Beginning Machine Shop This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental machine shop safety, math, measurement, and theory of saws and drill presses. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
MCHN 1326 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, MVC, RLC Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software which is used to develop applications for manufacturing. Emphasis on tool geometry, tool selection, and the tool library. Introduction to the common types of lathes. Emphasis on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe operations, safety, machine mathematics, blueprint reading, and theory. Fundamentals of CNC Machine Controls with an emphasis on turning centers. Programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery. The study of numerical controlled machine operations in a CAM/CIM environment. Emphasis on standard and computer numerical controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing, and operating a computer-assisted machine. The principles and concepts of numerical control through computer applications, specifically in the area of programming for the control of machine tools in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). Identify and use of special cutting tools and support tooling, such as, form tools, carbide inserts, taper attachments, follower and steady rest. Close tolerance machining required. (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 4, 2017. (Current) | (Changes) |
MCHN 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Machine Shop Mathematics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Designed to prepare the student with technical, applied mathematics that will be necessary in future machine shop-related courses. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MCHN 1438 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC Basic Machine Shop I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student begins by using basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 1454 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Intermediate Machining II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Development of job process plan to include operation of lathes, milling machines, drill press machines, and power saws. Set-up, layout, and tool maintenance is included. Emphasis on shop safety and preventative maintenance. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 2338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: INMT 1343. Course Description: A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). (1 Lec., 6 Lab.) |
MCHN 2441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Machining I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of advanced lathe and milling operations. Emphasis on advanced cutting operations of the lathe and milling machines, including the use of special tooling, bench assembly, and materials identification. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.