MCHT 1119 Syllabus

Subject Code

MCHT

Course Number

1119

Course Title

Lathe Operations I

Prerequisites

MATH 1012 or MATH 1111 or MCHT 1013, MCHT 1011

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in the setup and operation of metal cutting lathes. Topics include safety, lathe parts and controls, lathe tooling and tool bit grinding, lathe calculations, and lathe setup and operations.

Course Outcomes

Safety

• Identify and demonstrate lathe operation safety procedures.
• Identify an demonstrate grinder operation safety procedures.

Lathes

• Explain the function of each part of the lathe.
• Determine the use and setting of each lathe control for specific jobs (facing, drilling, cutting, and threading).
• Use and maintain coolant system on a lathe.

Lathe Tooling

• Identify lathe tools for turning, facing, threading, and cut-off operations.
• Grind lathe turning and facing tools.
• Grind lathe form tools for grooving and relief cuts.
• Determine the type of cutting tool, tool holder, and work holding device for each turning operation.

Lathe Calculations

• Use charts to find appropriate feeds and speeds.
• Calculate and set lathe speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
• Calculate tapers, thread pitch, and geometry.

Lathe Setup and Operations

• Plan sequence of lathe operations.
• Setup engine lathe for part holding.
• Align lathe centers.
• Perform turning and facing operations with part held in chuck.
• Machine parts between centers.
• Machine parts using collet chucks.
• Perform knurling operations.
• Center drill and drill parts.
• Undercut diameters and shoulders.
• Turn tapers.
• Thread external diameters.