50-420-742Turning 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
1
Course Competencies
  1. Determine safety operations for turning machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    use PPE when and where appropriate
    apply safety concepts correctly
    follow LOTOTO procedures
    attends to housekeeping of machine area

  2. Analyze turning machine capabilities and set-up
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration
    Criteria
    assess turning machine and parts for performance capabilities
    identify the capacities of given turning machine
    identify operations specific turning machine can accomplish
    compare and contrast types of lathes to select the lathe most suited for a given job

  3. Sequence lathe operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe appliable safety concerns
    list preliminary steps, operation steps, and post-operation steps in order
    use industry accepted formats
    completes review related to machine

  4. Select work holding devices for turning machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration
    Criteria
    distinguish between general purpose, modular, and special purpose workholding equipment
    distinguish between locating a part, supporting a part, and clamping a part
    list 12 directions of freedom
    demonstrate control of 12 directions by the 3,2,1 method of clamping, including remaining directions of freedom means of control as applicable
    select an appropriate workholding device for the work piece and the turning machine that will be used
    match typical workholding devices for each type of turning machine
    summarize advantages and disadvantages for the various workholding devices

  5. Examine cutting tool selection and identification techniques for turning machine
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    use terms accurately
    apply concepts correctly
    use references and resources
    complete work in a timely manner
    relate tool to given specifications

  6. Compute speeds and feeds for various turning machines job operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    use terms accurately
    apply concepts correctly
    use references and resources
    complete work in a timely manner
    relate calculations to given specifications