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Course: |
GUS 120
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Title: | Machine Shop/Basic Lathe |
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Long Title: | Machine Shop/Basic Lathe |
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Course Description: | Focuses on theory and practice of basic metalworking lathe operations. Includes the use of precision measuring tools, bench grinders and other machine tools as needed. Incorporates projects that involve making specialized gunsmithing tools. Emphasizes general machine shop safety practices. |
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Min Credit: | 5 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Demonstrate general machine shop safety practices.
II. Demonstrate operation of the metal working lathe.
III. Describe machine safety practices.
IV. Explain setups on and operation of the metal working lathe.
V. Discuss precision measuring tools and their use.
VI. Calculate formulas as used in the machine shop.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Orientation
II. Safety
III. Lathe Nomenclature
IV. Lathe Tool Bits
V. Basic Lathe Operations
VI. Proper use of measuring tools
VII. Three and four jaw chucks
VIII. Turning Between centers
IX. Feeds and speeds
X Metallurgy
XI. Drills and taps
XII. Blue print reading
XIII. Reamers
XIV. Drill and reamer speeds
XV. Dialing in four jaw chucks
XVI. Tool shape and grinding
XVII. Thread types
XVIII. Threading on the lathe
XIX. Multiple lead threads
XX Picking up threads
XXI. Knurling
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