Machine Tool

The student will explain the proper procedures for layout methods, use of measuring tools, hand tool operation, tap and die work, drill press operation, use of offhand grinders, tool sharpening, and brand machining. The student then will demonstrate these procedures with practical applications in the machine tool laboratory. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.

The student will describe engine lathe types and construction, milling machine types and construction, lathe cutting tools, and milling cutters. He or she will explain proper procedures for maintenance of the lathe and milling machines, for lathe facing operations, for lathe speeds and feeds, for center drilling in the lathe, for drilling, reaming, and straight turning in the lathe, for milling speeds and fees, and for basic milling operations. The student will describe necessary safety precautions for machine tool operations. The student will describe necessary safety precautions for working with the lathe and milling machines and demonstrate these procedures and operations in practical applications in the machine tool laboratory.

The student will explain the proper procedures for grinding, boring, internal thread cutting, external thread cutting, tapping, taper turning, and honing on the lathe. He or she will describe the accepted procedures for advanced milling machine operations. The student then will demonstrate these procedures and operations in practical applications in the machine tool laboratory.

This is a course designed to provide students with skills that are essential to a wide variety of industrial and technical trade areas. Topics include on-the-job applications of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement and operations with signed numbers.

Students will learn practical layout and fabrication techniques. A primary focus will be sheet metal fabrication to safely operate equipment such as power shears, hydraulic press brakes, slip rollers, and finger brakes. Some welding techniques will be discussed and performed. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course. Long sleeves, a welding jacket and boots are required at all class meetings.

This course is an introductory course covering information needed to become an entry level millwright. Upon completion the student will have a basic understanding of industrial safety, proper use and application of millwright tools, installation and removal of seals, bearings, belts and chains, troubleshooting and repair of gear boxes, coupling alignment and identification, and application of bolt and fasteners.

This course will familiarize the student with safe and accepted industry practices as applied to rigging, rigging equipment and the proper maintenance of rigging equipment.

This course introduces the student to the theories of lubrication, lubricating oils, greases and solid lubricants, as well as the principles of lubrication, lubricating machine parts, lubrication storage and safety while working with lubricants. Other topics of discussion shall include lubricant application; history of lubricant application; centralized lubricating systems; and system components, conductors and connectors. Preventive and predictive maintenance also will be covered.

The student will plan, G code program, and machine parts on a CNC machining center. The student will demonstrate the components of planning the machining of parts on a CNC milling machine, tool qualifications and definitions, safety set-up, proper use of preparatory commands, miscellaneous functions, incremental and absolute modes, tool path and offset programming.