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MTTC 101 - Introduction to Machining


PROGRAM: Machine Tool Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2020

Instructs the student in shop safety, industrial terminology, tools and machine tooling, measurement and layout. Includes laboratory exercises to begin project completion of turning, milling, and grinding applications. This course incorporates mandatory certification assessment for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Measurement, Materials and Safety.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate applications of machining speeds and feeds. (a)
  2. Interpret detail and assembly drawings of tooling and related components. (b)
  3. Interpret engineering data presented in graphs or charts, algebraic expressions and proportional relationships. (b)
  4. Demonstrate the correct use of basic hand tools, special accessories, and required testing equipment. (c)
  5. Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures. (a)
  6. Develop and utilize mathematical formulas to compute coordinates and solve machining related problems. (e)
  7. Solve problems and make decisions using formal process methods. (e)
  8. Solve mathematical problems related to machining operations. (e)

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Operation of Vertical Mill & Associated Tooling
  • Proper use of edge finders, end mills, center drills, drill bits, countersinks, taps and reamers
  • Instruction in the use and operation of DROs (digital readouts)
  • Use of precision measurement devices; calipers, micrometers, scales, and height gauges
  • Operation of Surface Grinder
  • Instruction related to determining blueprints and drawings for the purposes of machining components to obtain a finished product
  • Guidance in the cleaning and lubrication of related machine shop equipment
  • Operation of lathe and associated tooling
  • Facing and turning operations on lathes
  • Proper use of high speed steel tooling, carbide inserts, right and left hand tool holders
  • Instruction in the proper use of tool holders in turning and facing operations
  • Instruction in the proper use and selection of abrasive wheels
  • Use of surface plates in making precision measurements
  • Instruction in the use of formulas associated with the computation of feed and speeds of related machine shop equipment

 
GRADING POLICY
Grading Rubric for NIMS Certification Exams:

The embedded NIMS exam will be graded based on the rubric below.

  • Pass 100%
  • Fail 75%
  • No Take 0%

Each NIMS exam will be weighted as 10% of the final grade.

Clarification of the weighting of exams by course:

MTTC 101:

  • Measurement, Materials & Safety 10%
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)