Machine Tool Technology

• Machine Tool Technology I is a broad exploratory course that introduces students to the manufacturing industry.  Through hands-on activities, students will learn how manufacturers use technology to change raw materials into finished products.   The course will include; A brief history of manufacturing, social impacts, types of manufacturing productions, design processes, properties of materials, manufacturing processes, career exploration, and an introduction to computer numeric control (CNC) programming.

• This course is a Dual Credit course through McHenry County College, enrolled students who pass the course will be awarded 3 Credit Hours of college credit at McHenry County College.