Maricopa Community Colleges  MET203   19952-19992 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/99
MET203 19952-19992 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Machine Tools
Operation of machine tools including engine lathes, drill presses, grinders, and milling machines. Emphasis on use of machine accessories, setups and versatility. Prerequisites: GTC101, or GTC102, or departmental permission.
Cross-References: GTC203
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MET203   19952-19992 Machine Tools
1. Use the lathe, including drilling, boring, reaming, and taper turning. (I)
2. Use the vertical mill, employing proper safety procedures. (II)
3. Use the horizontal mill, including speeds, feeds, and cutters. (III)
4. Use drilling machines, including hand sharpeners. (IV)
5. Use sawing machines, including blade types and blade welding. (V)
6. Use proper techniques for surface and hand grinding. (VI)
7. Use proper techniques for acetylene and arc welding. (VII)
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MET203   19952-99999 Machine Tools
    I. Lathe
        A. Speeds and feeds, sharpening tools for the lathe
        B. Using the lathe
        C. Drilling, boring, reaming on the lathe
        D. Knurling on the lathe
        E. Threading on the lathe
        F. Taper turning on the lathe
        G. Steady and follower rests
      II. Vertical mill
          A. General safety, parts, and operation
          B. Setup, cutters, and speeds and feeds
        III. Horizontal mill
            A. General safety, parts, and operation
            B. Setup, cutters, and speeds and feeds
          IV. Drilling machines
              A. General safety, parts, and operation
              B. Drill types, hand sharpening, speeds and feeds
            V. Sawing machines
                A. General safety, parts, and operation
                B. Blade types, selection, and blade welding
              VI. Grinding
                  A. General safety
                  B. Types of grinders and operations
                  C. Grinding wheel selection
                  D. Using the surface grinder
                  E. Using the cylindrical grinder
                VII. Welding
                    A. Gas
                    B. Arc
                    C. MIG
                    D. TIG
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