MACH 112 - Lathe II

3 Credits: (1 lecture, 5 lab)

Course Description
This course is continuation of LATHE I. LATHE II exposes the student to advanced complex turning on the lathe. Topics covered will include set ups and turning, internal and external threads, knurling, precision boring, face plates, grinding attachments, steady rests, and follow rests. Students will turn parts to specification using appropriate safety procedures.

This course can be completed by obtaining National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level II Standard certification.

Butler County Community College does not offer coursework that leads to NIMS certification.

Prerequisite MACH 111 and MACH 117 or MATH 117.

A. Perform straight and tapered turning between centers.

B. Apply advanced mathematical calculations and formulas to turning set ups and operations.

C. Demonstrate safe work habits and techniques.

D. Develop a process plan.

E. Turn outside and inside diameter tapers using a taper attachment.

Content
A. Shop safety

B. Job planning

C. Materials

D. Speeds and feeds

E. Operation of taper attachments

F. Internal threads

G. Taper threads

H. Advanced production turning

I. Complex set ups

Student Evaluation
Students will be evaluated by attendance, class participation, tests and quizzes. Students must also demonstrate performance levels based on industry standards.