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MET 236 Lathe Operations
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2017
SUN#: None
AGEC: None
 Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F Only
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Description: Principles and applications of metal removal using an engine lathe. Applications include turning, knurling, grooving-cutoff, boring and threading. Also covered are the application of material removal of different types of materials, including various metals and plastics.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: Basic understanding of hand tools.

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Explain the principle operations of a lathe.(CSLO 2,3)
2. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain the functions of the parts of a lathe. (CSLO 2,3)
3. (Comprehension Level) Explain the function of a three-jaw universal chuck. (CSLO 2,3)
4. (Application Level) Demonstrate the setup of a three-jaw universal chuck. (CSLO 2,3)
5. (Comprehension Level) Explain the function of a four jaw independent chuck. (CSLO 2,3)
6. (Application Level) Demonstrate the setup of a four jaw independent chuck. (CSLO 2,3)
7. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain functions of various tool holding devices. (CSLO 2,3)
8. (Application Level) Demonstrate the use of various tool holding devices. (CSLO 2,3)
9. (Synthesis Level) Model the process of knurling. (CSLO 2,3)
10. (Synthesis Level) Perform the process of grooving and cutoff. (CSLO 2,3)
11. (Synthesis Level) Perform the process of boring. (CSLO 2,3)
12. (Synthesis Level) Perform the process of turning. (CSLO 2,3)
13. (Synthesis Level) Perform the process of threading. (CSLO 2,3)
14. (Synthesis Level) Perform taper turning. (CSLO 2,3)
Internal/External Standards Accreditation