According to the requirement of enterprises for graduates, the following measures in the practical teaching reform are taken in the metal materials engineering specialty of Hunan University of Technology. Firstly, strengthens "three experiments" including design experiment, comprehensive experiment and innovative experiment to develop the innovation ability of students; Secondly, fully utilizes the engineering practice base of the university to develop the operation ability of students; Thirdly, leads undergraduates to participate research projects to enhance their engineering practice and research abilities. Fourthly, strengthens off-campus practice bases construction to cultivate the post operating capacity of students. Therefore the graduates have good engineering practice abilities and get high praises from employers.