MCH175 Band Saws

Covers setup, applications, parts and operation of the vertical, and horizontal band saws and the selection/preparation of band saw blades. Introduces the skill of welding band saw blades and the common cutting operations performed on the vertical/horizontal to manufacture parts to print specifications. Prerequisite: MCH 100. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 1

List of classes for MCH175 Band Saws
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
42078In-personColumbia County OMIC 101
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
with time to be announced at a later date

From September 21 through December 12, 2026
Matt M PresleyBooks for CRN 42078
Class details for CRN 42078
Fees: $6
Notes: Open lab: 9:00 am to 3 pm
41919In-personSylvania AM 113
Tuesday and Thursday
from 9am to 1:50pm

From September 22 through October 1, 2026
Ralph S HancockBooks for CRN 41919
Class details for CRN 41919
Fees: $6

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.