50-420-716Turning Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course will acquaint the apprentice with the terminology, methods, and operations for turning machines used in the metal-working industry. Apprentices will learn to perform calculations needed to operate turning machines including speed and feed calculations. Apprentices will make calculations necessary to setup a turning machine for screw threads and taper operations.
Total Credits
0.5

Course Competencies
  1. Determine safety requirements for turning machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  2. Analyze turning machine operation
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice assesses a turning machine, it's parts, and the type of work it is capable of performing
    apprentice's assessment identifies the capacities of a given turning machine
    apprentice's assessment identifies operations that a specific turning machine can accomplish
    apprentice's assessment takes into account the difference between types of lathes and selects the lathe most suited for a given job
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  3. Classify uses of single point tools
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet with a classification matrix
    Criteria
    the matrix shows the types of cutting tool (tool bit) on the horizontal axis
    the matrix shows cleaning methods, support methods, material suited to cut, operations suited to perform, advantages, disadvantages headings on the vertical axis
    apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
    apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
    apprentice uses resources and references effectively
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  4. Sequence lathe operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet including a sequence sheet for a lathe operation
    Criteria
    sequence sheet includes a description of all appliable safety concerns
    sequence sheet lists preliminary steps, operation steps, and post-operation steps in the proper order
    sequence sheet makes reference to a specific make and model of machine where/if necessary
    sequence sheet using industry accepted formats and is professional in appearance
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  5. Select work holding devices for turning machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice distinguishes between general purpose, modular, and special purpose workholding equipment
    apprentice distinguishes between locating a part, supporting a part, and clamping a part
    apprentice lists all 12 directions of freedom
    apprentice shows which of those twelve directions are controlled by the 3,2,1 method of clamping and how any remaining directions of freedom are controlled
    apprentice selects an appropriate workholding device for the work piece and the turning machine that will be used
    apprentice lists the typical workholding devices for each type of turning machine
    apprentice summarizes advantages and disadvantages for the various workholding devices
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  6. Calculate taper setup and construction
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice compares taper construction methods
    apprentice calculates tailstock off set to 100% accuracy
    apprentice explain four methods for turning taper and angles
    apprentice calculates the settings for the machine to cut tapers
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  7. Classify thread types
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet including a thread classification matrix
    Criteria
    the matrix shows various common thread forms on the horizontal axis
    the matrix shows class of fit, thread calculations, machine setup on the vertical axis
    apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
    apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
    apprentice uses resources and references effectively
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  8. Assess the use of auxiliary devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a drawing with written explanations for application of the common auxiliary devices selected by the instructor
    drawing shows the most common auxiliary devices
    drawing labels the parts of each auxiliary device
    drawing is neat and adheres to industry accepted practices
    written explanation describes the applications for each auxiliary device
    written explanation describes advantages and disadvantages of each auxiliary device
    apprentice uses resources and references efficiently
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  9. Examine cutting tool selection and identification techniques for turning machine
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  10. Compute speeds and feeds for various turning machines job requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Turning Machines and Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications