31409340Tool & Machine Maintenance
Course Information
Description
Proper maintenance is essential in order to obtain accurate and repeatable results. This course focuses on keeping machinery in proper working order and maintaining sharp cutting tools. Students learn to troubleshoot problems and to establish routine maintenance procedures.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Sharpen chisels, planes, and card scrapers by hand
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Use honing guides to sharpen edge tools
    Use a slow-speed waterwheel system (Tormek)
    Use a bench grinder to hollow grind edge tools for freehand sharpening
    Use an electric abrasive system (Worksharp)

  2. Identify parts of and maintenance for portable electric motors
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Parts are located correctly: Stator, Rotor, Windings, Commutator, Brushes, Fan
    Power cord is replaced effectively

  3. Evaluate the performance of a table saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Review preventative maintenance records
    Remove and install tooling
    Lubricate moving parts and surfaces
    Calibrate machine settings
    Evaluate machine performance

  4. Evaluate the performance of a jointer
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Review preventative maintenance records
    Remove and install tooling
    Lubricate moving parts and surfaces
    Calibrate machine settings
    Evaluate machine performance

  5. Evaluate the performance of a planer
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Review preventative maintenance records
    Remove and Install tooling
    Lubricate moving parts and surfaces
    Calibrate machine settings
    Evaluate machine performance

  6. Evaluate the performance of a band saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Review preventative maintenance records
    Remove and install tooling
    Lubricate moving parts and surfaces (per checklist)
    Calibrate machine settings (per checklist)
    Evaluate machine performance

  7. Evaluate the performance of a power miter saw
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Review preventative maintenance records
    Remove and Install tooling
    Lubricate moving parts and surfaces (per checklist)
    Calibrate machine settings (per checklist)
    Evaluate machine performance