MCH185 Turning Machines & Operations
Covers setup, applications, parts, and operation of various types of lathes. Introduces the commonly performed operations of drilling, reaming, counterboring, countersinking, spotfacing, tapping, maintaining/aligning, parallel turning, facing, filing, knurling, grooving, cutting radii, cutting tapers, and parting on various types of turning machines used to produce part features to print specifications. This course is also offered as APR 185M; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either designator will be subject to the course repeat policy. Prerequisites: (APR 100M or MCH 100) and (APR 121M or MCH 121). Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14760 | In-person | Columbia County OMIC 101 | Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 2:50pm | From January 5 through February 25, 2026 | Matt M Presley | Books for CRN 14760
Class details for CRN 14760 Fees: $24 | |
| 14747 | In-person | Sylvania AM 113 | Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 1:50pm | From January 5 through February 25, 2026 | Alexander Vins | Books for CRN 14747
Class details for CRN 14747 Fees: $24 |
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
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- 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.