I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Machine Operations III

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1122

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

In this course, students will experience growth in project planning and complex operations. Tool performance and tool holding will be emphasized as project complexity grows. Machine and shop maintenance operations will be emphasized through safety plan development and implementation. Quality assessment of produced parts will incorporate coordinate measuring systems.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Machine Operations Diploma
CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC / Tool Making Technology Diploma
Manufacturing Welding Technician Diploma
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Develop a project plan to accurately and efficiently produce parts.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Operate machines according to project plan to accurately and efficiently produce parts.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Develop safety plans specific to the project.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Develop complete project plan to produce parts as specified;
• Evaluate tool performance;
• Select proper tool holding process;
• Accurately set up tooling for the project;
• Operate a lathe, mill, and surface grinder to produce parts to specification;
• Perform machine maintenance to ensure machines are working properly;
• Implement shop maintenance procedures to ensure a safe environment;
• Develop safety plans for the project; and
• Apply measurement techniques to assessment process.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Project Planning
• Materials
• Tooling
• Machine scheduling
2. Safety
• Safety Data Sheets
• Spill containment
• Injury procedures
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment
3. Safety Plan Implementation
• Plan development
• Plan implication
• Plan review
4. Tool Holding/Selection
• Solid holders
• Collets
• Chucks
• Retention knob
• Tool post
5. Part Location/Tool Setting
• Origin
• Indicating center
• Indicating edge
6. Tool Performance
• Read tooling marking
• Analyze chips
• Evaluate tool wear
• Cutting tool selection
7. Machine Operation
• Lathe
• Jaw selection
• Make a square part round
• Grooving
• Threading
• Taper
• Center
• Steady rest
• Drive dogs
• Mill
• Jaw selection                                                           
• Angle setups
• Indicating
• Origin
• Surface grinding
• Rotary grinders
• Cylindrical grinding
• Sin bars/plates
8. Machine Maintenance
• Lubricants
• Coolants
• Troubleshooting
• Leveling
9. Shop Maintenance/Operations
• Plan development and put into practice
• Housekeeping
• Organization
10. Apply Measurement and Assessment Process
• Finish analysis
• Parts inspection
• Chip analysis