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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Advanced Machine Tools
Course: GTC223

First Term: 2017 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Advanced machining practices; emphasis on application of machines and tool theory.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and select the proper grade, shape, size, and holder for the application of carbide tooling. (I)
2. Select proper grinding and O.D., I.D, grinding set-ups and use the principles of tool sharpening and equipment use. (II)
3. Select and use appropriate indexing and rotary devices. (III)
4. Illustrate machine tool maintenance, safety and repair. (IV)
5. Demonstrate deburring methods and equipment. (V)
6. Produce a finished product from prints while developing operation sheets, selection of machine set-up and tooling. (VI)
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. Carbide Tooling
   A. Grade
   B. Shape
   C. Size
   D. Cutters
II. Grinding ID and OD
   A. O.D.
   B. I.D.
   C. Set-ups
   D. Tool Sharpening
III. Indexing
IV. Machine and Tool Maintenance
   A. Safety
      1. Work habits
      2. Guarding
   B. Components
      1. Belts & chains
      2. Seals & bearings
      3. Gears
V. Deburring
   A. Methods
   B. Equipment
VI. Methods of Operation
   A. Operation sheets
   B. Machine set-ups
   C. Tooling
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 28, 2017

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