3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills associated with various conventional chip making machine tools their design, application, set-up and operation. Theory and mathematical concepts and calculations associated with inspection techniques, tapers, digital readout quantifications, speeds, feeds, torque, horsepower, threading, indexing and unit cycle time determination will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on tooling and work holding requirements, and set-up and cutting tool materials (H.S.S., carbide, ceramic and diamond) selection. Additional topics include: an introduction to process planning, quality control charting - Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). NOTE: Prerequisites: TME 111 or demonstratable precision measuring instrument familiarization (contact program coordinator). Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and perform practices and procedures required to safely complete operations involving cutoff and contour saws, drill presses, vertical and horizontal milling machines, engine lathes, pedestal and surface grinders. Identify the basic principles and terms associated with the interpretation of drawings for the manufacture and inspection of parts, with an emphasis on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Implement various aspects of design, planning and organization for the production of manufactured parts. Discuss, in general terms, the nature, properties and types of materials used to produce manufactured parts. Refer to manufacturers' catalogs and the theory of cutting tools to determine the application and the identification of appropriate cutting tool holders, adapters, cutters and inserts, and to develop a machining operation plan, including set-up and job sheets. Perform algebraic and trigonometric computations associated with the manufacture of piece-parts to include speeds and feeds, tapers, threads and indexing; and other mathematical calculations related to various machining parameters, machine selection, set-up and inspection of piece-parts. Utilize engineering drawings and precision instruments to produce parts on machine tools, to include cut-off and contour saws, drill press, vertical and horizontal milling machines, engine lathe, pedestal and surface grinders. Describe, in basic terms, the various considerations associated with special purpose machines, processes, mass production, hard and soft automation, and assembly techniques.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: TCC 111 and TCC 112* and MAT 128*. (*Courses may be taken concurrently.)