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MEC 5001 - Intro to Machine Tool Technology


Clock Hours: 330

Course Description:
Students will be introduced to the terms associated with machine tool technology and the role of machine tool technology in a manufacturing environment. Students will understand the importance of OSHA and NIOSH and the appropriate personal protective equipment that should be used. Students will gain an understanding of applied math and basic algebra. Students will learn to read precision measurement tools and prints. Students will learn how to identify and interpret title block information, describe the principle of orthographic projection, and use basic symbols and notation used on engineering drawings. Students learn to use layout tools while performing basic layout procedures. During the course, the proper and safe use of power tools and powered equipment such as band saws, drill presses, and grinders will be covered.

 

Students will become familiar with the basic components of a lathe and mill before moving on to learning the basic skills necessary to operate the machinery safely and effectively. Students will work with 3 and 4-jaw chucks, collets, center drilling, and hole making, learn how to thread using taps and dies, learn how to knurl, and how to determine and set proper feed and speed of materials. Students will learn how to identify and use various cutting tools and proper tool storage. Students learn the basic terminology used in CNC mill operations and become familiar with the components, basic troubleshooting skills, and maintenance of a CNC mill and CNC lathe. Students will also gain a working knowledge of how to program a CNC machine.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

 

1.         Intro to machining technology.

2.         Shop safety.

3.         Understanding basic blueprint.

4.         Understand basic shop math.

5.         Use of various measurement tools.

6.         Layout work.

7.         Use of grinding machines & grinders.

8.         Use of lathe & its operations.

9.         Use of mill and its operations.

10.       Use of CNC lathe & its operations.

11.       Use of CNC mill and its operations

12.       Basic Troubleshooting

13.       Preventive maintenance on machines (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly).