Extra hands on time and instruction to supplement the students machining skill level using fundamental machining processes on lathes, vertical milling machines and other machine shop equipment.
Prerequisites
IST 182 or instructor permission
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Observe appropriate safety rules as pertaining to general machine shop practices.
- Use reference guides such as the “Machinist Handbook” to calculate various machining functions.
- Use precision tools using accepted practices
- Demonstrate basic skills to safely operate an Engine Lathe, the Vertical Milling machine, and various other shop tools.
- Development of advanced machining skills.
Course Content Outline
- Measure & Inspect parts with precision measuring tools
- Perform layouts
- Perform proper lathe procedures
- Perform Vertical Milling operations
- Perform broaching functions
- Perform various machining operations using advanced techniques