Machine Shop Practice

Covers the principles of machining, measurement, tool grinding, and machine shop safety. This online course discusses the properties of metals, how to layout and set up a job, how to use measuring devices such as the micrometer and vernier caliper, and how to read working drawings. Explains how to grind single-and multi-point tools. This course has no prerequisites. Machine Shop Practices is available in online technical training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Principles of Machining Topics: Machine tools; Metal cutting tools; Properties of metals; Case hardening; Cutting metals; Cutting fluids; Speeds and feeds; Chip shape and disposal Learning Objectives: – Name the two main classes of machine tools. – Tell how to identify ferrous and nonferrous metals. – Explain methods of identifying steels. – Define the following terms: tensile strength, compressive strength, ductility; and malleability. – Explain various heat treating pr