MACH1503

This course will address the operations of a drill press, pedestal grinder, vertical mill, lathe, and bandsaws. Machine safety, machine component identification, as well as turning, milling, sawing, bench, drilling and off-hand grinding projects are also included in the components listed above. The student will also learn the care and use of inspection and layout tools.Student Learning Outcomes

• Manufacture projects to blueprint specifications on the vertical mill
• Create projects to blueprint specifications on the engine lathe.
• Construct bench projects by utilizing hand tools
• Fabricate drilling projects on the drill press.
• Produce projects using the bandsaws.
• Construct and examine various machine setups.
• Grind precision cutting edges on tools using the pedestal grinder.
• Inspect features on parts produced in the lab utilizing linear measuring tools, such as scales, micrometers, vernier and digital calipers.
• Develop safe work habits around all metalworking equipment and co-workers.