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Machine Tool Operations > Tools and Skills

The following is a list of tools and skills that a Machine Tool Operations student will learn:

Tools: 

• Hand tools
• Mechanics tools
• Layout tools
• Computer controlled milling machines and lathes
• Tek-Soft CAD-CAM software
• MasterCam software
• AutoCAD computer drafting
• Mechaical Desktop software

Skills:

• Blueprint reading
• CAM programming
• Operation of tools/equipment/machines
• Related math skills
• Safety
• CNC set-up and operation
• Setup and specification of various lathes and machines