Retired 12/31/2008: This course introduces safety procedures of various machine tools. Use of protection safety equipment such as goggles, hand gloves, and safety shoes will be covered. Other topics include production capabilities of various machine tools, tooling, work holding devices, machine procedures, controls, and use of standard measuring tools. Components of the fundamentals of quality con-trol procedures and documentation will be reviewed. The student will machine parts to tolerances up to +/-.005 or closer for simple machining operations, developing the foundation for higher level courses.