PRMA 1400 - Precision Machine Safety/Principles

3.0 Credits

Students learn machine safety, metrology and metallurgy along with basic machine principles related to hole making bench work and layout.

Recommended: PRMA 1401 is recommended at the same time as this course, but not required.

Lecture Hours: 3.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Determine correct heat-treating methods using different types of material.
Calibrate and measure parts accurately using the correct tools.
Use all shop equipment safely.
Machine holes accurately using all shop equipment including drill press, mill, and lathe.
Calculate correct cutting speeds, feeds, depth of cuts and RPM’s for various tools.

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