I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Machine Operations II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1121

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

In this course students be introduced to lab operation of manual lathes that are used in 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 turning processes throughout the course. Industry-standard safety practices will be required.

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 fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Machine Operations Certificate
Machine Operations Diploma
CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Develop project plans to produce a multi-piece part.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow instructions to produce a multi-piece project.
Utilize appropriate technology	Use a lathe to produce parts.

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

• Manually shape a lathe bit for turning operations;
• Produce forms and maintain tools;
• Use cutting tools applications for projects;
• Analyze surface finish of parts;
• Develop a maintenance program for the machines;
• Apply print requirements to make parts;
• Develop and implement a project plan to produce parts;
• Produce a multi-piece project; and
• Apply safety concepts while using equipment.

V. Topical Outline

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

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Tooling Applications and Maintenance
• Manually shape a lathe cutting tool
• Produce form tool
2. Cutting Tools Applications
• Read chips
• Select proper tool
• Mount tooling properly
3. Safety and Maintenance Program
• Verify guarding position
• Verify guarding condition
• Maintain organized work area
• Verify machine lubrication
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment
4. Machine Applications
• Choosing correct tool for job
• Lathe
• Make a square part round
• Boring
• 3-jaw, 4-jaw
• Straightness and TRI
• Use a center
5. Surface Finish/Analysis
• Read tooling markings
• Apply roughing techniques
• Apply finishing techniques
6. Apply Print Requirements
• Parts inspection
• Accurately read micrometer and caliper
• Hold print tolerances
• Deburr per print specifications
• Identify a burr
• Select proper deburring tool
7. Project Plan Development
• Select proper raw material
• Saw stock to proper size
• Identify machine requirement
• Identify tooling requirement
• Apply machining processes
8. Produce Multi-Piece Project
• Machine components
• Verify fit and assemble