32420322Machine Tool 1
Course Information
Description
Introduces the basic concepts and skills using engine lathes, power saws, drill presses and bench applications. Emphasizes safety and proper operation of tools and machines, speeds, feeds, cutting tools, tool geometry, tool grinding and work-holding devices. Stresses dimensional accuracy, finish and quality as well as team-building and work ethics.
Total Credits
4
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Perform shop safety.
    Assessment Strategies
    Use proper safety equipment and procedures in a lab performance.
    Achieve a passing grade on a written safety test.
    Verify safety procedure through completion of lab safety checklist
    Criteria
    You handle hazardous materials correctly.
    You maintain a safe work station.
    You use machine safety techniques.
    You perform all procedures safely in the shop.
    You complete safety procedure through completion of lab safety checklist
    You use required eye protection in the machine shop
    You dress appropriately
    You demonstrate safety procedures
    You use the machine tools safely
    You protect tools, equipment and manuals
    You maintain clean and organized work areas
    You protect tools, equipment and manuals
    You maintain clean and organized work areas

  2. Perform hand and bench work.
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstrate the appropriate use of  tools in the machine tool lab.
    Use the appropriate tools for specific lab projects.
    Achieve a passing grade on Hand and Bench work test.
    Criteria
    Deburr parts.
    Use appropriate hand tools.
    Use fasteners.
    Use tap die to cut threads.
    Demonstrate safe working conditions
    File metal
    Lay out work
    Demonstrate use of common hand tools i.e. hammers, pliers, wrenches, chisels, etc.
    Maintain hand tools
    Perform Threading
    You identify thread sizes
    You tap stock per print
    You identify tap drill size per tap
    You perform a threading operation to print specifications
    You cut new threads internally with a tap.

  3. Perform basic layout measurement and inspection.
    Assessment Strategies
    Produce a finished part per blueprint specifications
    Achieve a passing grade on a basic layout measurement and inspection quiz
    Criteria
    Lay out profiles of a line that is non-arc based.
    Lay out the location of hole centers and surfaces.
    Lay out points of tangency between arcs and lines.
    Lay out surfaces related by non-right angles.

  4. Use pedestal grinder.
    Assessment Strategies
    Use pedestal grinder to grind, twist, drill to blueprint specifications.
    Grind H.S.S lathe tools to blue print specifications.
    Achieve passing grade on pedestal grinder test.
    Criteria
    Demonstrate pedestal grinder safety
    Change grinding wheel
    Dress and true grinding wheel
    Truing wheel to produce required micro finish
    Grind freehand
    Ground to within print tolerances
    Hand grind twist drills
    Grind lathe tool to appropriate angle.

  5. Operate vertical band saw and horizontal cutoff saw.
    Assessment Strategies
    Saw to required tolerances.
    Achieve a passing grade on cutoff machine test.
    Criteria
    Select the correct speed and feed for material and saw blade.
    Bandsaw a piece part.
    Demonstrate cutoff machine safety procedures.
    Perform cutoff with abrasive wheel.
    Hacksaw bar stock.
    Prepare bandsaw blades.
    Contour saw to layout.
    Perform saw maintenance.

  6. Perform drill press operations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Produce drill press parts to blueprint specifications.
    Achieve passing grade on drill press operation test.
    Criteria
    Describe the functions of drill presses.
    Identify types of drill bits.
    Demonstrate drill press safety precautions
    Demonstrated proper work holding methods.
    Calculate feeds and speeds                        
    Spot drill locations
    Drill Holes                                              
    Tap holes
    Ream holes using drill press.
    Counterbore holes
    Countersink holes
    Spotface piece parts
    Threadroll outside diameter
    Perform drill press maintenance

  7. Perform engine lathe operations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Produce lathed parts to blueprint specifications.
    Achieve passing grade on lathe operations test.
    Criteria
    Demonstrate safety practices.
    Mount work between centers.
    Mount work in chucks.
    Identify engine lathe components.
    Calculate feeds an speeds.
    Manipulate controls.
    Turn diameters.
    Center drill with tailstock.
    Drill holes with tailstock.
    Ream holes using tailstock.
    Part the materials.
    Form grooves in parts.
    Form knurl part.
    Turn tapers using taper attachment, offset tailstock, compound rest.
    Chase thread.
    Form contours.
    Bore holes.
    Face ends and shoulders.
    Maintain lathe.
    File parts.

  8. Perform vertical milling machine operations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Produce vertical milling machine parts to blueprint specifications.
    Achieve a passing grade on vertical milling machine test.
    Criteria
    Demonstrate safe operating procedures
    List vertical mill uses
    Identify major components of vertical mill
    Classify milling cutters
    Calculate Milling machine feeds and speeds
    Demonstrate vise work holding methods
    Perform proper piece part clamping
    Maintain vertical mill
    Square part by rotation
    Tram the milling head.
    Indicate a vise
    Perform all standard drilling operations
    Mill steps, grooves and pockets.
    Locate edges
    Swing indicate a hole and a rectangular work piece