MFG 202 - Advanced Machining Processes

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course will cover advanced machining processes. The students will be exposed to advanced manual machine operator skills to prepare them for what they will experience in a real world machining job environment. Particular course emphasis will be on developing skills related to precision machining processes, stamping die repair, maintaining machines, maintaining tools and producing an end product. There is a focus on using lathes, mills and grinders.

Prerequisites: MFG 102
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Operate machinery safely.
Align a vice on a mill using an indicator to meet industry standards.
Align a mill head (tram) using an indicator to meet industry standards.
Locate edges of a block using an edgefinder.
Set a mill head at precise degree angles.
Locate an axis with a tooling ball locator.
Bore precision holes using a mill and a lathe.
Calculate right angle triangle dimensions based on a blueprint.
Differentiate appropriate use of climb milling and conventional milling.
Adjust machinery to compensate for backlash.
Grind tools, punches and drill points to sharpen.
Produce internal diameter threads using a lathe.
Produce a punch and die.