Learn traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, related tools, machine tools, equipment, ...
Gain the ability to identify and to compare the manufacturing processes.
Gain the ability to decide on the most appropriate manufacturing process(es) for a specific task.
During the machine shop practice hours, manufacture some parts personally by using hand tools and conventional/CNC machine tools, thus:
Experience the manufacturing environment and some manufacturing processes,
Learn and practice basics of CNC machining by writing part programs and manufacturing parts.