MTT 288 - Wire EDM Machining

2 Credit Hours (Lab)

This course is designed to provide the machinist/tool and die maker with the information necessary to safely set-up, maintain and operate a wire EDM machine. This course will include CAM Programming of parts from blueprints followed by sending the program through a post processor via a DNC Network to the Wire EDM machine. This course will also include Manual Data Input (MDI) for simple wire programs and program editing. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level II certification for (5 Axis) wire EDM operations.

Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.