MFG 251 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

An introductory-level course for the metal cutting lathe. During this course, students will become familiar with the basic setups as well as safe operation and care of a lathe in a lab environment.
Corequisite: MFG 250
Competencies

‘Off-Hand’ grind cutting tools for lathe
Layout work pieces
Operate a lathe
1. Perform daily maintenance requirements
2. Setup the following accessories ? four-jaw chuck, quick-change tool holder
3. Perform common operating procedures; facing, drilling, turning, chamfering, knurling, taper turning, form turning, single point threading, aligning centers, and boring