Master Syllabus MC1013, Engine Lathe

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the versatility of the engine lathe. Students will learn the safety measures, maintenance procedures, identification, setup, and operations of the engine lathe. 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 engine lathe safety procedures, and the identification of engine lathe components/controls and their function.
  2. Calculate correct speeds and feeds and apply them while performing required various turning operations.
  3. Perform basic lathe operations including thread turning and taper turning.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to the Lathe
  2. Tools, Tool Holding and Workholding for the Lathe
  3. Machining operations on the lathe
  4. Manual Lathe Treading
  5. Taper Turning
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion
  3. Demonstration
  4. Hands on Applications
Instructional Resources and Materials

 

  1. Precision Machining Technology/ Hoffman, Hopewell, Janes, and Sharp
  2. Cengage
  3. Machinery's Handbook-Twenty Eighth Edition/industrial Press
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 credentials

 

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