MCCCD Program Description

Manual Machining: NIMS Level I Certification

Course: MPT220

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 6.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Preparation for latest National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I certification in Drill Press, Manual Milling, Turning, and Grinding.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Interpret engineering documentation for specific machining operation. (I) 2. Effectively document work. (I, II, VIII) 3. Safely perform manual vertical mill operations to manufacture a part to industry standards. (I-III, V) 4. Safely perform manual lathe operations to manufacture a part to industry standards. (I-III, VI) 5. Safely perform manual surface grinder operations to manufacture a part to industry standards. (I-III, VII) 6. Safely perform manual drill press operations to manufacture a part to industry standards. (I-IV) 7. Design process sequencing for specific products, utilizing the correct cutting, measuring, and hand tools for manual machine operations. (I-VIII) 8. Apply mathematics equations in performing machining processes. (I-VIII)
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. Engineering documentation A. Materials B. Features C. Tolerances II. Process design A. Order of operations B. Cutting tools C. Measurement tools D. Hand tools E. Machine tools III. Applied mathematics A. Speeds and feeds B. Formula manipulation C. Right angle trigonometry with Pythagorean Theorem D. Elements of geometry E. Dimensional analysis and unit conversion IV. Manual drill press operations A. Preventative maintenance B. Layout C. Machine setup D. Drill E. Reaming F. Counter sink G. Tapping H. Counterbore V. Manual vertical mill operations A. Preventative maintenance B. Machine setup C. Establish datums D. Milling E. Slotting F. Drilling G. Reaming H. Boring I. Countersinking J. Tapping VI. Manual lathe operations A. Preventative maintenance B. Machine setup C. Establish linear dimensions D. Establish diameters E. Outside Diameter (OD) grooving F. Internal Diameter (ID) grooving G. Knurling H. Outside Diameter (OD) threading I. Internal Diameter (ID) threading J. Drilling K. Boring L. Tapping M. Chamfering VII. Manual surface grinder operations A. Preventative maintenance B. Machine setup C. Wheel installation D. Material preparation E. Magnetic chuck F. Precision vice G. Surfacing H. Slotting VIII. Documentation A. Engineering drawings B. First article inspection C. Customer requirements D. NIMS Level I tests

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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