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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 264 - Motorsports Machining
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
This entry level course will cover machine shop safety, print reading and machining processes used in the fabrication and customization of racing parts. Machines used in this course are: manual with numerical control, vertical milling machines, engine lathes, pedestal grinders, and surface grinders.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Consistently follow all machine shop safety rules and regulations.
- Create detailed process plans from blueprints, samples, and shop drawings.
- Perform precision measurements within acceptable limits using standard inspection tools and techniques.
- Identify and operate basic machine tool components and accessories.
- Satisfactorily calculate maximum, minimum, and pitch diameters for single point thread cutting, tapping and threading dies.
- Perform tapping, reaming, counter boring, countersinking, and boring operations on mill, and lathe.
- Perform basic calculations for decimal equivalents, metric conversions, and speeds and feeds for typical tools and materials.
- Satisfactorily set-up and grind spacers, gears, shims, and other components.
- Properly and consistently square blocks, tram mill heads and vises using test indicators.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Blueprint reading
- Tapping
- Reaming
- Precision measuring
- Counter boring
- Lathe operation and set-up
- Balancing
- Countersinking
- Clearancing
- Boring operations
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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