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2020 - 2021 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MTT3562 MACHINING II COURSE PROCEDURE


MTT3562 MACHINING II

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.

Catalog Description:

MTT3562 - Machining II (3 hrs.)

Fundamental machine shop instruction involving safety, use and care of hand and measuring tools, drill press operation, basic lathe operations, and single point tool grinding. Screw threads and their application, classes of fits, and tolerances are stressed.

Course Classification:

Lab

Prerequisites:

MTT3561 MACHINING I or instructor approval.

Controlling Purpose:

Students learn to perform basic trigonometric functions, and perform other procedures such as I.D. boring and facing operations. Planning a sequence for machining operations, aligning work pieces, use work holding devices, jigs and fixtures, performing threading operations on lathes, machining keyways on a vertical mill, inspecting and dressing grinding wheels, performing O.D. & I.D. threading operations, performing O.D. & I.D. tapering operations, machining parts using milling cutters and milling machines, and tapping holes on a vertical mill.

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  2. Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  3. Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  4. Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
  5. Demonstrate employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment in machine tool and related fields.
  6. Use CAD and CAM programs to design parts and program manufacturing machines.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: Perform Basic Trigonometric Functions

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate basic trigonometry functions to set up and run a taper on the lathe and set up a sin bar for cutting an angle on the mill.

  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 2: Select Cutting Tools

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to select the proper tool for the projects they will complete.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.

UNIT 3: Perform I.D. Boring and Facing Operations

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to face and bore on the conventional lathe.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
  • Demonstrate employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment in machine tool and related fields.

UNIT 4: Machine Angles Using a Vertical Mill

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to setup and mill angles on the conventional milling machines.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
  • Demonstrate employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment in machine tool and related fields.

UNIT 5: Plan a Sequence for Milling Operations

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the steps needed to successfully complete milling projects.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.

UNIT 6: Align Work Piece, Work Holding Devices, Jigs and Fixtures on Milling Machines

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to dial in the mill head, vise, and work piece on the mill.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
  • Demonstrate employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment in machine tool and related fields.

UNIT 7: Finish Holes Using Countersinks, Counter Bores, Reamers, and Taps

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to properly use countersinks, counter bores, reamers and taps on various different projects produced on the milling machines.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
  • Demonstrate employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment in machine tool and related fields.

UNIT 8: Perform Preventive and Housekeeping Maintenance on a Lathe

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to properly clean and maintain their work area and machine, also keeping the oil levels correct and ways serviced.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.

UNIT 9: Perform O.D. & I.D. Threading Operations

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to manufacture inside and outside threads for mating parts.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 10: Perform O.D. & I.D. Taper Operations

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to properly setup and run inside and outside tapers for mating parts.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 11: Establish Zero Reference for Work Piece to be Machined

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to find the zero reference point of the work piece using the proper techniques.

  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 12: Machine Parts Using Milling Cutters and Milling Machines

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to machine parts on the vertical mills holding tolerances within +/- .003

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 13: Tap Holes on a Vertical Mill

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to properly setup and tap holes on the vertical milling machine per blueprint.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 14: Machine Keyways on a Vertical Mill

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate how to machine keyways on vertical mill using the proper tools and print specifications.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Manufacture parts from various materials in accordance with specifications from blueprints, electronic drawings and shop sketches.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.

UNIT 15: Inspect and Dress Grinding Wheels

Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the proper way to inspect and dress a grinding wheel.

  • Operate machine tool equipment commonly found in industry including manual and computer controlled lathes, milling machines, drill presses and cutting machines.
  • Solve quality problems using process planning, technical knowledge, teamwork, mathematics, and critical thinking.
  • Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.

Projects Required:

Refer to Syllabus

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size:

Based on classroom occupancy.

Course Time Frame:

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program: 

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.