2015-2016 Catalog

MAC 110 Introduction to Engine Lathe

Introduces basic lathe applications which will consist of identifying lathe components and controls, understanding turning safety, calculating speeds and feeds, using various tools and tool holders, identifying basic tool geometry, and the use of common lathe spindle tooling. Students will perform basic lathe operations, which will consist of facing, center-drilling, chuck turning, turning between centers, boring, grooving, tapers, knurling, and single point threading. Students will be required to produce specified parts to a tolerance of +/- .004 in. and perform competencies set by manufacturing standards.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MAC 100, MAC 101, MAC 102 and MAT 108. (Students who test at equivalent competency to MAT 108 may take a challenge exam to receive course credit.)