Machining Technology

Catalog description

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).