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ATMT 1250 - Machine Theory-Shapers, Planers, Mills & Grinders

Credit Hours: 2.00


Prerequisites: None

The mechanism, operations, tools, and accessories of the shaper, planer, milling machines, cylindrical grinders, internal grinders, centerless grinders, surface grinders, jig grinders, and cutter grinders are studied. Theory and application of indexing, helical and spiral milling, grinding wheel, and lapping are included.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe sawing machines, shapers, gear cutting, and calculation of speeds and feeds for machining in the machine shop.

Objectives:

  1. Using the material presented on sawing machines and shapers, list the proper sawing machine and shaper for specific machine shop cutting operations with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the material presented on gear cutting operations, list the gear cutting machines for specific types of gear cutting in the machine shop with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the material presented on speeds and feeds used in the machine shop calculate the correct speeds and feeds for machining operations with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe vertical and horizontal milling and boring machines, milling and boring tooling and milling and boring machine processes.

Objectives:

  1. Using the material presented on vertical and horizontal milling and boring machines, identify the types of milling and boring machines, identify the correct milling and boring machine for specific milling and boring operations, including machine size and capacity with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the material presented on vertical and horizontal milling and boring machine tooling, identify the proper tooling for specific milling and boring operations with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the material presented on vertical and horizontal milling and boring machine processes, state the proper milling and boring process, calculate speeds and feeds on milling and boring operations for the following with 80% accuracy:
    1. Milling.
    2. Boring.
    3. Drilling.
    4. Indexing.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe grinding machines, grinding machine tooling and grinding machine processes.

Objectives:

  1. Using the material presented on grinding machines, identify the types of grinding machines, identify the correct grinding machine for specific grinding operations, including machine size and capacity with 80% accuracy.
  2. Using the material presented on grinding machine tooling, identify the proper tooling for specific grinding operations with 80% accuracy.
  3. Using the material presented on grinding machine processes, state the proper grinding process, calculate speeds and feeds on grinding machine operations for the following with 80% accuracy:
    1. Dry surface grinding.
    2. Wet surface grinding.
    3. Cylindrical grinding.
    4. Outside diameters.
    5. Inside diameters.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
  • Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
  • Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
  • Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
  • Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
  • Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
 

  1. Sawing machines - using reciprocating and horizontal band cutoff machines
  2. Abrasives and cold saws - preparing to use the vertical band machine, using the vertical band machines
  3. Shapers‐speeds and feeds‐ using the shaper
  4. Gears and gear cutting - introduction to gears‐spur gear terms and calculations; cutting a spur gear; gear inspection and measurements
  5. Vertical milling machines; the vertical spindle milling machines
  6. Setups on the vertical milling machine; vertical milling machine operation; Feeds and speeds for end milling; using the offset boring head
  7. Horizontal milling machines; plain and universal horizontal milling cutters
  8. Setting speeds and feeds for horizontal milling; workholding methods and standard setups; machine setup and techniques for plain milling; Using side milling
  9. Rotary tables and indexing devices‐ setup and operation of indexing heads and rotary tables; direct and simple indexing; angular indexing
  10. Grinding and abrasive machining processes; selection and identification of grinding wheels
  11. Trueing, dressing, and balancing of grinding wheels; grinding fluids, Horizontal spindle, reciprocating table surface grinder; using the surface grinder
  12. Problems and solutions in surface grinding; center type cylindrical grinders; universal tool and cutter grinder
  13. Preparation for machining operations; machinability and chip formation; speeds and feeds for machine tools; carbide and other tool materials

Primary Faculty
Walters, Gary
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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