MACH 132 - Mill II

3 Credits: (1 lecture, 5 lab)

Course Description
This course is a continuation of MILL I. MILL II exposes the student to complex machining on the vertical mill. Topics covered will include, precision hole location, key seats, rotary tables, dividing head operations, and horizontal boring mill operations.

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 131 and MACH 117 or MATH 117

Hoffman, Edward G., and Christopher J. McCauley. Shop Reference for Students and Apprentices. 2nd ed. New York: Industrial, 2000.

Optional Text

Oberg, Erik, and Christopher J. McCauley. Machinery’s Handbook. 28th ed. New York: Industrial, 2008.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Execute dividing head set-ups and operations.

B. Execute rotary table set-ups and operations.

C. Implement a process plan.

D. Demonstrate safe work habits and techniques.

E. Perform a variety of advanced operations including precision location of holes, key seats, deep slot cutting.

F. Apply advanced mathematical calculations and formulas to milling set-ups and operations.

Content
A. Shop safety

B. Job planning

C. Materials

D. Speeds and feeds

E. Advanced tooling

F. Precision boring

G. Complex angular and radial locations

H. Intricate set-ups

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