I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Machine Operations I

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1120

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

In this course students be introduced to lab operation of the machines used in the industry. Cutting tools will be applied to various materials through machining operations. Students will begin to apply quality analysis skills to products they create. Students will be introduced to milling, grinding, and turning processes throughout the course. In this course, students will also be introduced to industry standard safety practices.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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 is required 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 oral communication skills	Communicate project needs to teammates to produce accurate parts.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Interpret prints to produce accurate parts.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Develop and implement a plan for producing parts to specification.

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

• Calculate speeds and feeds for various projects;
• Operate a lathe, mill, and surface grinder to produce parts;
• Use cutting tools to produce parts;
• Identify materials needed for project;
• Determine how to produce desired finish on a product;
• Demonstrate proper material handling when using machines;
• Perform basic machine functions;
• Apply measurement tools and concepts to create part to specifications;
• Apply safety protocols to ensure safe and effective operation of machines; and
• Apply print symbols to projects.

V. Topical Outline

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

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Speeds and Feeds
• Read chips
• Evaluate tools cutting edge
• Calculate proper RPM
• Calculate proper feed rate
2. Machine controls/operations
• Runout
• Lathe
• Mill
• Tram head on kneemill
• Apply collet system
• Surface Grinder
3. Cutting tools
• Drills
• Endmills
• Read cutting edge of tool
• Read tooling markings
4. Materials Identification
• Identify aluminum
• Identify cold rolled steel
• Identify hot rolled steel
5. Finishes
• Material machinability
• Tool Selection
• Cutting fluids
6. Tools / Material Holding
• Squaring a block
• Machine vice setups
• Strap clamps
7. Introduce Print Symbols
• Confirm square corner
• Confirm parallel
• Understand specified size
• Apply print tolerance
8. Measurement Foundations
• Accurately read micrometer and caliper
• Parts inspection
• Surface plate
9. Safety Procedures
• Housekeeping
• Machine orientation
• Safety Data Sheets
• Safety equipment
• Spill containment
• Injury procedures
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment
10. Perform Basic Machine Functions
• Power up/down machine
• Activate spindle control
• Activate feed control