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MACH 110 - Machining Fundamentals

250 hours (non-credit)



MACH 110 – Machining Fundamentals course is designed to prepare students with the requisite skills needed to succeed in both the Manual Mill Operator and Engine Lathe Operator credentialing program at Raritan Valley Community College. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining controls, two CNC 3-Axis Milling Centers, and two CNC 2-Axis Lathe turning centers. The training lab also has two ACER Bridgeport style Mills, two ACER engine lathes, Four ProTraK Manual/CNC combination Mills, two ProTrak Engine/CNC lathe turning centers, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, Optical Comparator, Standard drill press, and other basic machinery.

In the lab, students will learn to read and interpret blueprints, handle precision measurement tools, and receive an OSHA-10 card.

Students will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates;

Measurement Material and Safety
Drill Press Skills I
Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout

The Machining Fundamentals course is required for all Advanced Manufacturing programs.  Experience may exempt you from this requirement.


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