Master Syllabus MC1011, Benchwork

Credits 1 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
Students will be provided the opportunity to learn and practice bench work skills such as filing, drilling, tapping, horizontal and vertical band saws, off-hand grinding of cutting tools using the pedestal grinder, and deburring and layout for projects. They will gain valuable practical experience in the use of various hand tools by producing basic bench work projects. Topics will include safety, print reading, job planning, and quality control. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Given the necessary job process sheets for a part and verbal instructions, the student will produce a part with two holes prepared for hand tapping.
  2. Part must meet required print specifications
  3. Produce a part using correct Layout procedures
Course Outline
  1. Understanding Drawings
  2. Layout practices
  3. Hand Tools
  4. Saws and Cutoff Machines
  5. Offhand Grinding
  6. Drilling, Threading, Tapping, and Reaming
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Demonstration
  4. Hands on Applications
Instructional Resources and Materials

Twenty Eighth Edition/Industrial Press

  1. Precision Machining Technology/ Hoffman, Hopewell, Janes, and Sharp
  2. Calculator
  3. Machinery'�s Handbook
Methods of Assessment

The student evaluation will be based upon class discussion, examinations, class attendance, student participation, and student objective worksheets. Shop activities and live work projects are used.

NIMS Level 1 credential

Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout

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