MACH 141: Saw and Drill Press

Class Program
Credits
2
Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours 28 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3.4
Meets Degree Requirements For
Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.
Description

An introductory course focusing on safe operation of band saws and drill presses. Layout techniques for job setup will be practiced. Students will also practice basic cutting operations on both horizontal and vertical saws, as well as creating five standard hole features on drill presses.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

MACH 111 and MACH 112 and MACH 113 or High School Articulations or PLA or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Setup, program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Setup, program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Accurately interpret engineering drawings.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Measure with precision.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. Properly manage documentation.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Calculate applied equations and formulas.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Calculate applied equations and formulas.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Practice safe and professional conduct required of a machinist.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Practice safe and professional conduct required of a machinist.

    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  1. Safety
  2. Horizontal Bandsaws
  3. Vertical Bandsaws
  4. Bandsaw Blades
  5. Drill Presses
  6. Drilling
  7. Reaming
  8. Tapping
  9. Countersinking
  10. Counterboring