Lathe and Milling Machine Operations

Catalog description

Prerequisite: MACH 101 with a grade of C or higher. Continuation in the application of lathe operations, including outer diameter (OD) turning, threading, tapering, and the art of grinding a lathe turning tool. Students will also learn to sharpen drills for optimal performance. Introduces the proper use and setup of the vertical milling machine, with applications including edge finding and performing milling, drilling, tapping, and reaming operations. Areas of study include safety, blueprint interpretation, and the selection of cutters, feeds, and speeds.