MFG 256 - Introduction to Lathe Operations
Last Date of Approval: Fall 2020
2 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will introduce the student to the function and application of the engine lathe. Students will learn to use the engine lathe in turning, drilling, reaming, and thread cutting applications.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: online/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $75.00
Common Course Assessment(s): All assessments are common amongst all course sections
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Determine cutting tool variables.
- Demonstrate free hand grinding of lathe tools
- Calculate the correct speeds and feeds for cutting materials and work materials
- Identify engine lathe controls and adjustments and the purpose for eac
.Produce work pieces to correct diameters and lengths per blueprint specifications
- Apply correct settings to make sure tooling is on center and also proper clearance angles.
Produce work pieces with external threads to blueprint specifications
- Calculate correct depth of cuts for various thread pitches
- Apply correct setting of the quick change gear box to achieve desired thread pitch.
Add to Pathway (opens a new window)
|
