MN 119 - Introductory Machine Operations

Description
This class covers the basic operation of metal-removing machinery most commonly used in industry. Areas of instruction include the proper use of power saws, drill presses, lathes, vertical mills, and surface grinders. Shop safety, basic metrology, and an introduction to CNC machining is also included.

This course is offered in both lecture/lab and module formats. Students must successfully complete all four (4) modules, in sequence, to achieve full course credit.

MN 119A (Introductory Machine Operations Module A) – Students are given an introduction to the manufacturing environment. Special emphasis is placed on general safety procedures and recognition of hazardous materials. Proper use of hand tools, measuring tools, and layout tools is emphasized.

MN 119B (Introductory Machine Operations Module B) – Students study and apply the fundamentals of metal cutting with the proper application of cutting tools. Specific training in the proper use of power saws, drill presses, and vertical mills is addressed.

MN 119C (Introductory Machine Operations Module C) – Students study and apply the fundamentals of metal cutting with the proper application of cutting tools. Specific training in the proper use of an engine lathe with traditional and special tooling, setups, and fixturing methods are introduced. The importance of tighter tolerances and better surface finishes is also stressed.

MN 119D (Introductory Machine Operations Module D) – Students will study basic surface grinding and CNC operations. Students will use a Haas CNC mill in both manual and G-code modes to introduce the basic concepts of CNC setup and operation.

Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-24 09:39:01
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate an ability to utilize the personal and equipment safety factors necessary for the successful use of industrial machinery.

2. Utilizing basic metrology equipment, students will demonstrate an ability to perform accurate industrial measurements.

3. Utilizing the proper resources, students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic hole operations, including center drilling, drilling, tapping, reaming, counterboring, and countersinking.

4. Utilizing the proper resources, students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic operations on a vertical mill.

5. Utilizing the proper resources, students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic operations on an engine lathe.

6. Utilizing the proper resources, students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic operations on a surface grinder.

7. Utilizing the proper resources, students will demonstrate an ability to perform basic operations on a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) vertical mill.

8. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue. (CT7)

9. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. (PR3)

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to the machine shop

     A. safety procedures

     B. precision measurement

     C. layout

     D. hand tools

     E. process planning from part prints

   F. basic machine types

II. Fundamentals of machining

   A. feeds and speeds

   B. depth of cut

     C. cutting tools

III. Machine tool operations

   A. drill press

     B. vertical mill

   C. engine lathe

     D. surface grinder

IV. Introduction to basic operations performed on a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) vertical mill

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Instructional Strategies:
Classroom lecture: 20-30%
Lab assignments: 70-80%
–Group projects and activities: 10-20%

Mandatory Course Components:
Machining Portfolio: Faculty should require students to develop a Machining Portfolio to organize, categorize, present, and recall all the instructional content delivered in the classroom and/or experienced in the machine tool lab (classroom handouts, project prints, classroom notes, lab notes, etc.).

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 8
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Standard qualifications for the School of Workforce Development apply with a minimum of 4000 work-hours in a related field. Qualifications can include a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Automotive, or related field.

General Room Request: None

Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Course Fees: $15.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 101500
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center, Bryron Center High School, East Kentwood High School, Heartlands Institute of Technology, Kent Career and Technical Center, Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: Yes
If yes, with which Departments?: GRCC Community Workforce Training, Tassell MTEC and job training
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA

Essential Abilities/Technical Standards:
Physical requirements most often associated with this type of training and/or related employment include:

Ability to safely lift 20 lbs.
Ability to work with arms in extended position.
Ability to kneel, crouch, and stand on a concrete surface for extended periods.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, climb/balance, rotation of head/neck, flexion (head bent down, head bent back), twisting at the waist, handling/grasping, and fine finger manipulation.
Ability to work in a noisy environment with an elevated level of debris.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum vision of 20/200 correctable to 20/20.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, 20 feet or more, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, judge distance and space relationships, and identify and/or distinguish colors.
- Adequate vision to read printed materials, blue prints, and computer screens.
Adequate hearing/speech strategies to effectively communicate in person.