Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS

MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 1, 2

Jerry Parkman, Jr.

Newberry County Career Center

E-mail: jparkman@sdnc.org

Phone Number: 803-321-2674

Room Number: 210

COURSE TITLE: MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 1, 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The Machine Technology program is designed to prepare students to perform entry-level machine shop tasks under supervision of an experienced machinist.  The machine technology students receive training on a variety of metal shaping machines used in the machining industry.  Included in the course of study is instruction related to machining, precision measurement, industrial shop safety, shop drawings, math related to industry, and writing skills needed to complete the competencies. 

CREDITS: TWO UNITS

PREREQUISITES:  Algebra 1/Algebra 1B & Plane Geometry. 

 COURSE GOALS/COMPETENCIES/INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS:

 Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.     Perform work safety practices

2.     Machine tool trade opportunities

3.     Job planning

4.     Using precision measurement tools and devices

5.     Demonstrating basic workbench skills

6.     Solve mathematical problems related to machine tool

7.     Use metal cutting saws

8.     Safely use drill presses

9.     Demonstrating skills using milling machines

10.  Demonstrating skills using metal lathes

11.  Demonstrating skills using CNC machines

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: 

A combination of lecture/discussion topics prepared by the instructor will be used for theory application for each goal described above. Practical application will be demonstrated and then applied by students to incorporate the lecture material. 

FRIST NINE WEEKS:

UNIT A: PERFORM WORK SAFETY PRACTICES

1.  Demonstrate the ability to work safely

2.  Demonstrate the ability to keep a clean, safe and orderly work area

3.  Demonstrate the ability to safely use power hand tools

4. Successfully complete all safety tests

UNIT B: MACHINE TECHNOLOGY TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

     1.  Discuss careers in the metal working industry

     2.  Discuss how to get a job in the metal industry

UNIT C: JOB PLANNING

1.   Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings 

2.   Demonstrate the ability to machine various work pieces and procedures. 

SECOND NINE WEEKS:

UNIT D: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS USING PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS AND DEVICES

1.     Demonstrate skills to measure work on a surface plate

2.     Demonstrate skills to check work with radius gauges

3.     Demonstrate skills to layout work on a surface plate

4.     Demonstrate skills to check work with surface gauge

5.     Demonstrate skills to layout work with combination        square

6.     Demonstrate skills to layout work with hermaphrodite caliper

7.     Demonstrate skills to measure diameters with vernier and dial calipers

8.     Demonstrate skills to measure work with indicators and attachments

9.     Demonstrate skills to measure work with inside and outside micrometers

10.  Demonstrate skills to measure work using telescoping and hole gauge

11.  Demonstrate skills to measure work with thread gauges

12.  Demonstrate the ability to read measurements in English and Metric

UNIT E: DEMONSTRATE BASIC BENCH SKILLS

1.     Demonstrate skills to lay out measurements in English and Metric

2.     Demonstrate skills to cut and file work pieces

3.     Demonstrate skills to cut internal threads with a tap

4.     Demonstrate skills to cut external thread with a die

5.     Demonstrate skills to cut material with a hand hacksaw

UNIT F: SOLVING INDUSTRY RELATED MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS

1.  Demonstrate the ability to calculate job materials

2.  Demonstrate the ability to calculate speeds and feeds

3.  Demonstrate the ability to determine tap drill sizes

4.  Demonstrate the ability to convert fractions to decimals

5.  Demonstrate the ability to calculate tapers

THRID NINE WEEKS:

UNIT G: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS WORKING WITH METAL CUTTING SAWS

1.     Demonstrate skills to install a band saw blade

2.     Demonstrate ability to set speeds and feeds for saw operations

3.     Demonstrate skills to saw straight cuts

4.     Demonstrate skills to saw angular cuts

UNIT H: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS WORKING WITH DRILL PRESS

1.     Demonstrate the ability to inspect and clean drill press

2.     Demonstrate skills to drill and ream holes

3.     Demonstrate skills to counterbore holes

4.     Demonstrate skills to countersink holes

5.     Demonstrate skills to tap holes

6.     Demonstrate skills to sharpen drill bits

FOURTH NINE WEEKS:

UNIT I: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS USING A MILLING MICHINE

1.        Demonstrate the ability to inspect and clean milling machines

2.        Demonstrate skills to set up for operation

3.        Demonstrate skill to align workpiece on machine table

4.        Demonstrate skills to locate work with an edge finder

5.        Demonstrate skills to make rough cuts

6.        Demonstrate skills to make finished cuts

7.        Demonstrate skills to mill a chamfer

8.        Demonstrate skills to mill a groove or key-way

9.        Demonstrate skills to square a workpiece

10.     Demonstrate skills to drill and ream holes

11.     Demonstrate skills to counterbore holes

12.     Demonstrate skills to drill equally spaced holes on a bolt circle

UNIT J: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS USING A METAL LATHE

1.  Demonstrate the ability to inspect and clean

2.  Demonstrate skills to set-up lathe for turning operations

3.  Demonstrate skills to mount workpiece between centers

4.  Demonstrate skills to make rough cuts

5.  Demonstrate to make finished cuts

UNIT K: DEMONSTRATE SKILLS USING A CNC MACHINE

1.   Introduction to basic CNC Machine

CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:

RULES:

1.     WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES IN THE SHOP.

2.     DO NOT BE TARDY TO CLASS.

3.     NO TALKING WHILE ROLL IS BEING CALLED.

4.     NO PROFANITY.

5.     STAY ON TASK/ OBJECTIVE.

6.     NO LEAVING CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSON.

7.     BE BACK IN SHOP AT THE END OF BREAK.

8.     NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

9.     DO NOT TURN SWITCHES ON OR OFF ON MAIN ELECTRIC PANELS.

10. DO NOT USE THE AIR HOSE TO BLOW YOUR CLOTHES OFF.

11. TOOL ROOM KEEPER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOOLS CHECKED IN AND OUT.

12. NEVER LEAVE A MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED OR START AND STOP A MACHINE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

13. NEVER LEAVE THE CHUCK WRENCH IN THE MACHINE.

14. WHEN USING THE SAW, ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXCESS METAL.

15. IF YOU USE A MACHINE YOU MUST CLEAN IT WHEN YOU FINISH THE OPERATION.

16. FAILURE TO CLEAN YOUR SHOP AREA WILL RESULT IN CLEANING IT UP AFTER SCHOOL.

17. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR ANY DAMAGES TO TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT.

18. NO CELL PHONES OUT OR TURNED ON, MUST BE OUT OF SIGHT.

19. NO I-PODS, MP3’S, HEAD/EAR PHONES, OR SMART PHONES.

20. NO HORSEPLAYING IN THE SHOP.

21. DISOBEYING ANY OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN A TRIP TO THE OFFICE WITHOUT WARNING.

 NCCC Personal Electronic Device Expectations

SDNC PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE EXPECTATIONS:  To promote a focused, phone-free learning environment, the South Carolina Department of Education prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.  Students are not allowed to access or wear device accessories, including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and gaming devices.

Violations will result in administrative referrals, with disciplinary actions handled in accordance with the student code of conduct.

EVALUATION/GRADING PROCEDURES:

Students will be evaluated by objective questions, discussion tests, daily hands-on projects, and safety skills necessary in the machine technology shop. 

Major Assignments- 50%

Minor Assignments- 40%

Daily/Homework Effort- 10%

Exams will count 10% of semester grade

Grading Scale: 10 Point Grading Scale

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79= C

60-69=D

59 and below= F

REQUIRED RESOURCES: 

Materials for Machine Technology 1, 2 include textbook provided by instructor including safety glasses. Course related handouts will be distributed. Television/VCR will be used to demonstrate certain machine tool theories. The instructor will provide machine tools necessary for class assignments.

TEXT BOOK: Technology of Machine Tools, 5th edition by Krar- Check

TUTORING/EXTRA HELP PROCEDURES:

Students and/or parent will contact the instructor and schedule an appointment for extra help with classroom material.  The details will be discussed to meet the requirements for the class during this meeting.

MAKE-UP WORK:

Students are permitted to make up work missed due to absence.  It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILTY to make an effort to make-up the missed assignments. Teacher will use discretion in extreme cases of long-term absence.

Classwork / Projects

Students have 24 hours or one school day from his/her return to school to turn work in for full credit. Ten points will be deducted from the earned grade for each day the work is late after the one-day grace period. If a student is absent for consecutive days, the student has one day to turn in the work for each day missed in order of absences

• Example:

  • Absent Dates = 10-1 and 10-2, Return Date = 10-3

  • Work for 10-1 is due 10-4 for full credit

  • Work for 10-2 is due 10-5 for full credit

Tests/Quizzes

Student has 3 school days from his/her return to school to take a missed test or quiz. Teacher discretion on allowing makeup tests/quizzes beyond 3 days, but full credit cannot be received. 

Extra Credit

Extra credit opportunities will be offered throughout the course (it is up to teacher discretion of how often). Extra credit will be academically or skillfully related to the course, must be points added to a major or minor grade, and will not be taken any later than 5 days prior to the end of the nine weeks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are allowed only at the teacher's discretion, and must follow assignment guidelines that align with our District AI Policy.

SCHOOL HANDBOOK: I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the NCCC Student Handbook. I have read these materials and understand the rules, responsibilities and expectations for the school and my class. I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgment will not relieve myself or my student from being responsible for knowing and complying with the School rules, policies, and procedures.

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