Master Syllabus MC1033, Machining I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
Students will learn to conduct job hazard analysis for conventional mills and lathes, develop math skills for machine tool operations, perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping on conventional mills and lathes, select work holding devices for mills, lathes and other machine tools, calculate feeds and speeds, remove material using milling and turning processes, align milling head, use a vertical mill to center drill, drill and ream holes, change tools and tool holders on milling machines, and maintain saws and grinders. 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 #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 Lathes, Milling Machines, safety procedures, and the identification of components/controls and their function.
  2. Select the proper tools necessary to perform all required operations within the specified tolerances on a blueprint.
  3. Calculate correct speeds and feeds and apply them while performing required various operations.
Course Outline
  1. Comply with and employ all safety measures
  2. Identify and setup the vertical milling machine
  3. Operations on the vertical milling machine
  4. Identify and setup engine lathes
  5. Operations on the engine lathe
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Video/DVD
  3. Written Assignments
  4. Hands on Assignments
  5. Industry Prepared Handouts
  6. Demonstrations
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Precision Machining Technology
  2. Machinery'�s Handbook
  3. Internet
  4. Periodicals
Methods of Assessment

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

NIMS Level One credentials

Lathe turning chucking, Lathe turning between centers, and Vertical Mill

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