MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Manual Machining

Course: MPT120MP

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Introduces manual machining operations related to drilling, grinding, sawing, milling, and lathe processes. Development of fundamental skills, practices and safety applications in working with manual machine tools, hand tools, and related equipment common to manufacturing. Provides theoretical and practical experiences related to the machining of various material types to produce a product to industry standards.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Safely set up and operate manual machines. (I-VII) 2. Select and set up the appropriate tool and work holding devices according to the type of material. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) 3. Apply mathematical skills to solve manufacturing problems. (III, IV, V, VI, VII) 4. Verify dimensions and finish using engineering documents. (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII) 5. Plan manufacturing processes for machining and finishing from mechanical prints. (VII) 6. Use engineering documentation to set up manual machines. (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII) 7. Effectively document work. (I-VII) 8. Effectively work within a team structure. (I-VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Shop safety A. Safe operation of manual machines and components B. Personal protective equipment C. Machine guards D. Housekeeping E. Handling chemicals per Safety Data Sheets (SDS) standards II. Bench work and layout A. Bench work applications B. Hand tools C. Layout tools D. Inspection tooling and gages E. Drill Press III. Saw: general use and application A. Preventative maintenance B. Horizontal C. Vertical D. Cut-off E. Material identification F. Blade selection G. Speeds and feeds H. Cutting fluids IV. Manual mill: general use and application A. Preventative maintenance B. Set-up and work holding C. Cutting tools, tool geometry, speeds and feeds, surface finish D. Vertical/horizontal milling E. Drilling and threading F. Attachments V. Manual lathe: general use and application A. Preventative maintenance B. Set-up and work holding C. Cutting tools, tool geometry, speeds and feeds, surface finish D. Drilling and turning ID/OD E. Knurling, grooving, and threading VI. Grinding machines A. Preventative maintenance B. Set-up and work holding C. Wheel selection and dressing D. Bench grinding E. Surface grinding F. Cylindrical grinding VII. Manufacturing planning from engineering documentation A. Interpret engineering drawings B. Identification of order of operations C. Equipment and tooling selection D. Applied math for manual machining 1. Speeds and feeds 2. Formula manipulation 3. Right angle trigonometry with Pythagorean theorem 4. Elements of geometry 5. Dimensional analysis/unit conversion E. Inspection report

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 26, 2019

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