SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 8:54:54 AMMACH 51A Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MACH 51ATitle:  BEG MACHINE TOOL TECH  
Full Title:  Beginning Machine Tool Technology
Last Reviewed:2/28/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled3.008 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Introduction to theory and practices of machining processes. Includes use and care of the lathe, mill, drill press, common hand tools, and the measurement and layout of metal for producing a machine part to print specifications. Also recommended for students in related vocational areas.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Introduction to theory and practices of machining processes. Includes use and care of the lathe, mill, drill press, common hand tools, and the measurement and layout of metal for producing a machine part to print specifications. Also recommended for students in related vocational areas.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:06Course Created/Approved: 8/1/1981
Version Created:12/11/2017Course Last Modified:6/4/2022
Submitter:William McCrackenCourse Last Full Review:2/28/2022
Version Status:Approved Changed CoursePrereq Created/Approved:2/28/2022
Version Status Date:8/27/2018Semester Last Taught:Spring 2022
Version Term Effective:Fall 2019Term Inactive:Fall 2022


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Grind a tool bit utilizing a pedestal grinder and a piece of high speed steel (H.S.S)
2.  Machine a threaded pin utilizing the tool bit that was previously made from H.S.S.
3.  Mill a plate on a milling machine from a blueprint.
 

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Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.   Trace the development of the history and methods of machine tool Technology.
2.   Identify and use common shop safety practices and equipment to prevent shop safety
      hazards.
3.   Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of machining as applied to machine tool techniques.
4.   Recognize and predict changes in the properties of metal when exposed to machine tool
      techniques.
5.   Identify and describe applications of common mechanical hardware and hand tools found in
      the machine shop.
6.   Read and interpret common detail drawings found in a machine shop.
7.   Calculate and set appropriate angles for grinding a tool bit.
8.   Describe set-up, operation, and safety procedures for the pedestal grinder.
9.   Select the correct feeds and speeds for commonly used materials.
10. Describe the tools and methods of metrology/dimensional measurement.
11. Identify and describe the important components, controls, and functions of vertical and
      horizontal milling machines.
12. Compare and contrast three basic drill press types and explain their differences and primary
      uses.
13. Classify types of saws and describe their uses.
14. Calculate cutting speeds and feeds for a variety of machining processes.
15. Identify common methods of measurement conversions.
16. Identify the most important parts of the lathe, drill, and mill and describe the function of
      each relative to producing parts on manually operated machines.
17. Identify realistic career objectives in machine tool technology.

Topics and Scope
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I. History of Machine Tooling
    A. Development of technologies
    B. Development of power sources
II. Machine Tool Theory
    A. Common manufacturing materials and processes
    B. Properties of metals
III. Shop Safety
    A. Practices
    B. Equipment
    C. Professionalism
IV. Grinding
    A. Tool bit grinding procedures and clearances
    B. Calculating and setting angles
    C. Pedestal grinder
        1. care
        2. safety
        3. set-up
        4. use
V. Lathes/Turning Machines
    A. Use
    B. Safety
    C. Set-ups
    D. Parts and functions
    E. Types of machines
VI.  Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
VII. Metrology/Dimensional Measurement
    A. Types of measuring instruments
    B. Scales and rules
    C. Micrometer
    D. Height gage and vernier-scale
VIII. Milling Machines
    A. Vertical mills
    B. Horizontal mills
    C. Components, controls, and functions
    D. Care
    E. Safety
    F. Tooling operations
    G. Set-up
    H. Feeds
    I. Speeds
    J. RPM
IX. Drill Presses
    A. Types
    B. Care
    C. Safety
    D. Uses
    E. Drill speeds
    F. Feeds
    G. RPM
    H. Drill bits
        1. sharpening
        2. nomenclature
X. Saws
    A. Types
    B Care
    C. Safety
    D. Set-up
    E. Uses
XI. Hand Tools
    A. File types
    B. Hammers
    C. Hacksaws
    D. Safety
    E. Vises
XII. Careers in Machine Tool Technology
    A. Career options
    B. Workplace ethics
    C. Professionalism
 
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:
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Lecture-related Assignments
1. Reading from assigned text, approximately 15 pages/week
2. Weekly quizzes based on reading (8 - 16)
3. Final written and performance exams
 
Lab-related Assignments:
1. Lab projects related to creating hand and machine tool components.
    Projects will be graded for skill demonstration and problem solving and
    may include:
    a. on a lathe, produce a hand tool by manufacturing parts & components
    b. set up a mill and mill a metal plate from a blueprint
    c. grind a tool bit, calculating and setting appropriate angles
2. Compile a lab notebook of course notes, handouts, process plans and inspection sheets
3. Organize workspace and clean-up lab area

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 20%
Compile a lab notebook
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 30%
Lab projects
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30%
Lab projects
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Weekly quizzes based on reading
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
20 - 30%
Professionalism, attendance, organization, and clean-up


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Precision Machining Technology. 2nd ed.  Hoffman, Peter and Hopewell, Eric and Janes, Brian. 2015
Instructor prepared materials.

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:ERequires English Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:NPNo Prerequisite
 Advisories-generate description:AAuto-Generated Text
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:NNo Prerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 04Laboratory
 99Credit by Exam
 Area department:INDTRAIndustrial & Trade Technology
 Division:69Culinary Arts & Industrial Trade Tech
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Both Certificate and Major Applicable
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:  
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:YCredit by examination allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:0937Machine Tool Tech
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Machine Tool Technology
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:NNot Distance Ed
 Distance Ed Approved:N
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:N
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YCareer-Technical Education
 SAM classification:CClearly Occupational
 TOP code:0956.30Machining and Machine Tools
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course
 Lab Tier:21Credit Lab - Tier 1

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