Master Syllabus MC1042, Drill Press

Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course introduces and orients the student to setups and operations of the drilling machine. Students will learn the safety measures, maintenance procedures, identification, setup, and operations of the Drill Press. 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 #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

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. Demonstrate knowledge of drill press safety and operational procedures, and the identification of drill press components/controls and their function.
  2. Calculate correct speeds and feeds and apply them while performing required various drilling operations.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to the drill press
  2. Work holding and Tool holding Devices for the Drill Press
  3. Machining operations on the Drill Press
  4. Cutting Tools for the Drill Press
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 One credential

Drill Press

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