Introduces safe use of basic machine and hand tool practices used in common advanced manufacturing operations.

Provides an overview of the machining career including the types of machines used, history of the machining trades, overview of machining careers, and introduction to NIMS certification. Students will learn content necessary to pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for Measurement, Materials & Safety.

Provides an overview of basic safety, measurement techniques, and quality assurance processes required for the machining trades. Students will learn content necessary to successfully pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for Measurement, Materials & Safety.

Provides knowledge and skills necessary to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings used in the machine trades.

Introduces the theory and processes for quality assurance in machining. Students will learn content necessary to pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 106 & CMT 107.

Introduces the basics of machining with a focus on mills/lathes and computer-aided design. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 105 & 107.

Introduces the tools, machines and theory required for the machining industry, with an emphasis on job planning, benchwork, and layout procedures. Students will learn content necessary to pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 105 & 106.

Provides intermediate to advanced instruction on Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills and lathes, with an emphasis on setup and operations, tool mounting, and process planning. Students will learn content necessary to pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for CNC Milling - Operations. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 110.

Provides intermediate level instruction in Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) programming for mills and lathes. Students will learn content necessary to pass the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification test for CNC Milling - Operations. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 109.

Introduces the process of 3D additive manufacturing as used in low volume production and prototyping within the manufacting industry.

Provides advanced technical knowledge of manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machining with an emphasis on special cutting processes, analysis of engineering drawings, and quality control. Recommended concurrent enrollment with CMT 202.

Explores advanced implementation of manufacturing specializations.

Explores CNC Programming in-depth for students interested in specializing in programming in industry.

Explores repair and maintenance of machining tools including CNC mills and lathes.

Explores set-up and operation of CNC mills and lathes used within a production environment in the machining industry.

Explores additive manufacturing and 3D printing used within the production environment within the machining industry.

Provides a capstone experience requiring students to design, manage, and machine a final project, utilizing a variety of machining technologies.