Machining Essentials (Preadmission Course) - Bridgerland Technical College

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Machining Essentials
(Pre-admission Course)

Description

This course must be completed with a B- or better before a student can register for courses in the Machining Technology program. An introductory course to basic procedures and machining operations encountered in the manufacturing industry. Topics include essential safety practices, use of basic measuring tools, and applications of pedestal grinding, rough sawing material, basic manual lathe operations OR basic manual mill operations.

Objectives:

Identify safe practices in a machine shop

Identify correct clean-up procedures

Demonstrate accurate use and reading of steel rules, micrometers, and calipers

Perform basic layout procedures

Demonstrate and perform accurate use of hand tools

Demonstrate safe setup and operation of band saws

Lathe Option – Objectives:

Demonstrate safe operation of a pedestal grinder

Demonstrate safe operation of a lathe

Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup

Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup

Demonstrate proper lathe cutting tool selection and setup

Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for lathe tooling

Perform accurate lathe OD machining operations

Create and evaluate surface finishes

Mill Option – Objectives:

Demonstrate safe operation of a milling machine

Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup

Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup

Demonstrate proper mill cutting tool selection and setup

Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for mill tooling

Perform accurate milling of outside and inside surfaces

Perform accurate holeforming mill operations for size and location

Create and evaluate milled surface finishes

Questions? Contact Wes at wchambers@btech.edu

Refund Policy

Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds, in whole or in part, will be given on or after the first day of class.
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Books and Supplies

Text and materials provided.

How to Register

Step 1: Submit a Certificate-Seeking Application for Machining Technology

Step 2: Follow these steps to enroll in the Machining Essentials course.

Step 3: For additional help, call Student Services at 435-753-6780 or come visit us in person to complete registration.

Registration Code

Class Date	Day	Time	Code	Cost
Dec 9 - Dec 20	Mon - Fri	8 am - 3 pm	MACH 0995 11 LC	$100
Jan 13 - Jan 24	Mon - Fri	8 am - 3 pm	MACH 0995 12 LC	$100
Jan 14 - Feb 6	Tu W Th	5 pm - 10 pm	MACH 0995 13 LC	$100
Feb 10 - Feb 21	Mon - Fri	8 am - 3 pm	MACH 0995 14 LC	$100
Feb 11 - March 6	Tu W Th	5 pm - 10 pm	MACH 0995 15 LC	$100
March 10 - March 21	Mon - Fri	8 am - 3 pm	MACH 0995 16 LC	$100
March 11 - April 10	Tu W Th	5 pm - 10 pm	MACH 0995 17 LC	$100

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Our Mission

The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced

methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.

Hours of Operation

Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780

Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614

Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Additional Information

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Campuses

Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321

Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302

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