50-420-718 Drilling Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on the terminology, construction and operations of drilling machines in the metal-working industry. Be aware that in-depth information regarding cutting tools, hardware and hand tools will be addressed in their own courses. Efforts should be made to reference information found in other courses in order to assist the apprentice in the application and assimilation of information.
Total Credits
0.5

Course Competencies
  1. Determine safety requirements for drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists at least 10 safety precautions related to drilling machines
    apprentice can cite at least 5 potential hazards related to drilling machines
    apprentice explains the importance of good shop keeping procedures
    the defense is realistic
    the defense includes topics discussed in class
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  2. Analyze drilling machine capabilities by type and construction
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists the major components of each drilling machine
    apprentice addresses multiple machine components
    apprentice describes the limitations and capabilities of each drilling machine
    apprentice justifies equipment and machines following a logical sequence
    apprentice's justification incorporates safe work practices
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  3. Select tooling and tool holders for drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice justifies selection of tooling for a given operation
    apprentice justifies the selection of tool holder for a given tool and operation
    justification incorporates safe drilling practices
    justification recognizes efficiency of application
    justification incorporates feed and speed calculations within the given range
    justification recognizes drilling machine tool construction and capabilities in selection procedure
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  4. Select types of work-holding devices for drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice justifies the selection of a work holding device given a piece part and/or operation
    selection exhibits safe work-holding practices
    selection displays adequate stability and support
    selection is appropriate for number of pieces to be machined
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  5. Assess the application of auxiliary devices for drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice chooses an application for a tapping head
    apprentice lists the advantages/disadvantages of a coolant system
    apprentice calculates drill speeds and feed rates to 90% accuracy
    apprentice justifies choice of using a coolant system in a given application
    apprentice explains reasons for choosing the use of a tapping head
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  6. Apply the concepts of drilling machine tool operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Drilling Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a set-up/operations sheet for a given piece part and/or operation on a drilling machine
    sequence of operations follows accepted industry standards
    sequence of operations follows safety guidelines
    sequence of operations utilizes appropriate drilling machine tool
    sequence of operations utilizes appropriate tooling and tool holder
    sequence of operations utilizes appropriate work holding device
    sequence of operations will produce an accurate part
    sequence of operations incorporates logical thought process
    sequence of operations recognizes efficiency, accuracy
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise

  7. Examine cutting tool selection and identification for drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Drilling Machines & 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

  8. Calculate feeds and speeds used in drilling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Drilling Machines & 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