PRMA 1402 - Machine Tool II

9.0 Credits

Students construct basic machine projects using various pieces of shop equipment including milling machines, engine lathes, drill presses, and grinders. Students focus on safety as well as setup and accuracy of completed projects.

Prerequisites: (2) PRMA 1400 and PRMA 1401 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1. Identify most common types of mills.
2. Describe various types of attachments used on a milling machine.
3. Explain various types of cutters and holders commonly used in a milling machine.
4. Determine correct RPM and feed for milling.
5. Demonstrate procedures for indicating a vertical mill.
6. Identify the different types of abrasives used in industrial machining.
7. Recognize the various types of grinding wheels in terms of shape, size, composition and use.
8. Define the various kinds of grinding machines and their operations.
9. Discuss the different features of surface grinding machines and the general procedure for operating under manual feed conditions.
10. Describe the engine lathe and its components.
11. Explain various methods of holding work pieces.
12. Discuss common types of lathe holders and cutting tools for basic machine operation.
13. Identify procedures for grinding the lathe tools.
14. Demonstrate set-up procedures for lathe operation.
15. Describe correct procedures for cutting tapers on a work piece.

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