Includes the study of tool and cutter grinding machines, setups and safe operations, analysis of tool geometry, tool failure, tool and cutter sharpening of high speed steel, inserted type cutters, and carbide type tools. MACH106 or consent of instructor. Designed to teach correct procedures for repair and maintenance of machine tools. Study includes safety, repair, and replacement of worn parts, diagnosis and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components. Encourages prevention as opposed to detection of defects in helping to eliminate costly repairs and scrap.
Course has application to every working environment.
Study of the operation of heat treating and drawing furnaces, quenching mediums, color spectrum, and hardness testing is included. Provides opportunity to work with skilled machinist, to better understand skills and knowledge needed, and to determine how student likes actual machine tool work. A minimum of two lecture hours per week will include subjects such as safety, metallurgy, welding equipment, and other technical knowledge applicable to the welding industry. A basic course introducing plasma arc cutting for use in sheet metal and structural use in shop and field. Shielded metal arc welding is reviewed.