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MCH 104 - Machine Tool Math I

Course Description

Develops mathematic competencies as applied to machine tool technology. This course emphasizes manipulation and use of machining formulas and the discussion of machining geometry. Topics include: machining algebra and machining geometry.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Machining Algebra

Class

5

Machining Geometry

D. Lab

0

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

5

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

MAT 101

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

MACHINING ALGEBRA

35

0

0

Algebraic operations

Demonstrate the use of algebraic formulas from given known values.

 

 

 

Algebraic equations

Manipulate equations using practical machining formulas.

 

 

 

Use of practical machining formulas

Find machine feeds, speeds, length of belts, and length of band saw blades using algebraic equations.

 

 

 

MACHINING GEOMETRY

15

0

0

Geometric figures

Identify geometric figures.

 

 

 

Protractor use

Determine angles with a protractor to nearest degree.

 

 

 

Bevel protractor use

Compute angles to the nearest second.

 

 

 

Angles

Summarize the importance of measuring angles in machine tool work.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Brown, W. C., et al. (1985). Modern general shop. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Feirer, J. L. (1980). General metals (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Kibbe, R. A., et al. (1991). Machine tool practices (4th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Matt, S. R. (1985). Machine tool operations: An introduction. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Olivo, C. T. (1987). Fundamentals of machine technology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.