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 lecture/lab formats.

Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Programming Certificate; Electrical Controls Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S; Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S.; Machine Tool Certificate; Mechanical Design, A.A.A.S.; Pre-Engineering Design Technology, A.A. (Western Michigan University); Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Western Michigan University); Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Ferris State University)Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Ferris State University); Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Manufacturing Engineering Technology); Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Ferris State University); Pre-Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A. (Ferris State University); Plastics-Polymer Engineering Technology, A.A.A.S.; Tooling and Manufacturing Technology Certificate; Tooling and Manufacturing Technology, A.A.A.S.;

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: MN119; MN235;
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

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.

9. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
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

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
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.).
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: ARW 100 (IRW97/IRW98), IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 8
People Soft Course ID Number: 101500
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: Classroom by the Machine Tool Labs, computers if available

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 Articulation Agreement With What Area: Job Training
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: Machinist/CNC Technician

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

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250224T17:15:45
Course Review & Revision Year:

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.