Objectives:

• Identify safe practices in a machine shop
• Identify correct clean-up procedures
• Demonstrate accurate use and reading of steel rules, micrometers, and calipers
• Perform basic layout procedures
• Demonstrate and perform accurate use of hand tools
• Demonstrate safe setup and operation of band saws

Lathe Option – Objectives:

• Demonstrate safe operation of a pedestal grinder
• Demonstrate safe operation of a lathe
• Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup
• Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup
• Demonstrate proper lathe cutting tool selection and setup
• Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for lathe tooling
• Perform accurate lathe OD machining operations
• Create and evaluate surface finishes

Mill Option – Objectives:

• Demonstrate safe operation of a milling machine
• Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup
• Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup
• Demonstrate proper mill cutting tool selection and setup
• Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for mill tooling
• Perform accurate milling of outside and inside surfaces
• Perform accurate holeforming mill operations for size and location
• Create and evaluate milled surface finishes