Tennessee Technology Center 
at
McMinnville

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McMinnville, TN 37110 
Phone: (931) 473-5587
or (931) 474-TECH
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Machine Tool Technology
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Kenny Dunn
Instructor
          The work of machine tool operators, machinists, tool and die makers, industrial maintenance personnel, and related occupations requires skill in machining metal by machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, grinders, and drill presses, and the ability to use precision measuring tools.

          The course in Machine Tool Technology is designed to develop basic skills in machine tool operation and provide the student experience on a variety of machine tools similar to those which he/she will operate after graduation including computerized numerical controlled machines.  Instruction is given in related blueprint reading, mathematics, precision measuring, and basic metallurgy and basic CAD (Computer Aided Drafting).

SUBJECTS TAKEN
Drilling Machines
Bench Work
Related Math
Blueprint Reading
Milling Machines
Grinders
Tool and Cutter Grinding
Drilling and Reaming
Lathe Work
Design Projects
CNC Machining and Operations
CNC Programming
Basic CAD

Awards
Production Machine Tender.........................324-972 hours/Certificate
Machine Setup Operator................................972-1620 hours/Diploma
Machinist I.....................................................1620-1944 hours/Diploma
CNC Setup and Operator...............................1620-1944 hours/Diploma

Highest Award:  Diploma
Program Length:  18 Months