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2024-2025 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Vincennes University Catalog

PMTD 120 - General Machines


6 hrs (Sem I)
Specialty machines present unique safety hazards that require a student to demonstrate the ability to operate machines safely.  This course is designed to build a foundation in precision machining. Classroom discussion focuses on theory, terminology, calculations, machine tool set-up, machine operation, and safety. Using conventional machine tools, assigned student projects will be built using milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, and band saws. Blueprint reading, layout, inspection, shop math, and safety will also be incorporated.  Entry level CNC will be introduced. This course is repeatable for credit. 2 lecture hours, 18 laboratory hours.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in or concurrent enrollment in PMTD 110  and PMTD 110L .