MCH 223 - Advanced Manual Lathe

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): MCH 132.
This course will cover carbide cutters and tool holders, spindle collets and drawbars, taper attachments, and digital readouts. Students will use advanced tooling attachments. There will be setup and cutting for simple cam, acme, and buttress threads. The course will emphasize that close tolerances are required. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and list types of carbide cutters and their uses.
Demonstrate set up and use of a taper attachment.
Describe and demonstrate the use of digital readouts.
Use dial indicators for set up of concentric and eccentric work.
Cut acme, buttress, and left hand threads.
Demonstrate boring and bushing.