Precision Tools and Measurement Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Course

MCHN-1320-002 Precision Tools and Measurement

Prerequisites

Course Description

An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade.  Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. 

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

CDX Preferred ACCESS Online - 2 Years & FAT 2e Textbook
BUNDLE ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7182-2

CDX Preferred ACCESS Online (NO TEXTBOOK) - 2 Years
ISBN#-13: 978-12-841-7091-7

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN: 1-885071-29-9
 
 
 

 

Supplies

This list will be required for all AUMT and DEMR classes

Required 

Optional 

Adjustable Wrenches - 6" and 12"

Chisel Set

Allen Wrench Set - Standard (.050" - 3/8")

Crowfoot Wrench Set - Metric

Allen Wrench Set - Metric (2mm - 7mm)

Crowfoot Wrench Set - Standard 

Combination Wrenches: Standard (1/4" - 1")

Hack Saw and blades

Combination Wrenches: Metric (7mm - 19mm)

Drill- 3/8" and 1/2" variable speed, reversible

16 oz. Ball Peen

Brass Soft Faced

Dead Blow

Rubber Mallet

Mallet Plastic Tip Sledge 2lb

Impact Wrenches - 3/8" and 1/2"

Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches:                Standard 3/8" - 3/4" 

Hose Clamp Pliers

Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches:                         Metric 10mm - 17mm

Locking Jaw Needle Nose

Penlight 

Punch Set

Inspection Mirror

External Set:                                                                     E-4, E-5, E-6, E-8, E-10, E-12, E-14, E16 Torx®

Pickup Tool - magnetic and claw type

Tamper Proof Set:

 T8, T10, T15, T20, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55 

Plier Combinations 8”

Screw Extractor Set 

Side Cutters 6”

⅜ Drive Universal Joint

Slip Joint (Water Pump) 8”

1/4 Drive Universal Joint

Needle Nose Pliers 8”

1/2Drive Universal Joint

Wire Strippers and Crimpers 16-22AWG

Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 

3/8" - 3/4" shallow

3/8" - 3/4" deep

Snap Ring Plier Set - internal and external

Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 

10mm-19mm shallow

10mm-19mm deep

Screwdriver - Blade Type: Stubby 6", 9", 12"

1/2" Drive:  

 Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Shallow

 Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep

Screwdrivers - Phillips:                              Stubby #1, #2 6" #1, #2 12" #3

1/2" Drive:  

Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Shallow

Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Deep

Torx® Set: T-8, T-10, T-15, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55 Torx® 

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type: 

3/8" Drive in. lb. (30 - 250)

Standard Socket Set - 1/4" Drive:

 1/4" - 1/2" shallow 

1/4" - 1/2" Deep

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type:

 3/8" Drive ft. lb. (5 - 75) 

Metric Socket Set - 1/4" Drive:

6mm - 12mm shallow

 6mm - 12mm Deep

Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type:

1/2" Drive ft. lb. (50 - 250) 

¼ drive: 3", 6" Extensions

Files - for steel and aluminum 

¼ drive: Ratchet

 

Socket Set - 3/8" Drive:

 5/16" - 3/4" Shallow

 3/8" - 3/4" Deep

Automotive Air Conditioning Gauge set

Socket Set - 3/8" Drive:

9mm - 19mm Shallow

 9mm - 19mm Deep

A/C probe type thermometer 

3/8" Drive:                                                                            3", 6", 12", 18" Extensions

 

3/8" Drive: Ratchet

 

 

 Socket Set - 1/2" Drive: 

7/16" - 1 1/8"Shallow 

7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep 

 

 

Socket Set - 1/2" Drive:  

10mm - 25mm Shallow

 10mm - 25mm Deep

 

1/2" Drive:   5", 10" Extensions 

 

 

1/2" Drive:  Ratchet

 

Vernier Caliper (Dial or Digital)

 

Tape Measure

 

Pry Bar Set 

 

Safety Glasses

 

Blowgun

 

Gasket scraper

 

Thickness Gauge Set

 

Automotive Digital Multimeter

 

Lockable Roll around Toolbox or Tool cart 

 

Closed Toe, Non-slip work shoes or boots

 

AC Automotive or Diesel  Logo Shirt

 


 Amarillo College shirts are required to be worn each day of class.

Long pants and non-slip shoes are required.

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Perform common methods of measurement conversion; determine the degree of precision measurement required; identify various types of precision instruments and their applications; list maintenance procedures on various types of measuring instruments; interpret and confirm blueprint requirements; convert between English and metric units; compute total tolerances of parts; calibrate various types of precision measuring instruments to a standard; and select and use precision measurement tools.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

 Students are required to comply with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct. The Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be posted on the bulletin board in the Transportation Career Center and the Academic Classroom Center and will be explained in detail by the Instructor on the first day of class.
 
Safety Policy and PPE
Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area.
1. Only Safety glasses' with side shields will be allowed.
2. Only long pants are allowed.
3. Only short sleeved close fitting Tee-shirts or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed
4. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
5. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hairnet.
6. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
7. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
8. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
9. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be dismissed from Amarillo College permanently.
 
Tools, Equipment,
Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class are to be furnished by the student and be with the student during all lab activities. failure to have tools will result in the student receiving no lab grade for that class period.  All student tools should marked with the students initials for easy identification, these tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
 
  For all other question the below link will take you to Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities
  http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=407

Grading Criteria

15% Daily Attendance & Participation

35% Homework & Quiz

35% Lab Performance/ task sheet 

15% Final

 

 

90 - 100 = A

80- 89.9= B

70 - 79.9 = C

60 - 69.9 = D

0 - 59.9 = F

 

Late work will  not be accepted  after due date.

If you have a 90% average and miss zero classes you will be excempt from the final exam 

Attendance

Attendance and Participation grading for class

 

You are expected to attend all class meetings on time and stay for the whole class. Points will be deducted from your attendance and participation for not complying.

Three tardies ( more than ten minutes after the start of class or leaving before class is concluded) equal an absence.

Ten points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.

If you have any questions about this criteria, feel free to discuss them with me personally.

You are expected to attend all class meetings on time and stay for the entire class. Points will be deducted from your attendance and participation grade on a scale based on how late you show up, or for leaving early before class is dismissed.

Ten points may be deducted from your final grade for each absence.

Calendar

Tentative schedule listed in this section, subject to change due to weather conditions and instructor discretion.

All homewoek due sundays before 9pm of the week they are assigned. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED

Week 1&2 : basic math, labs 

Week 3 : Chapter 7 , labs you are a tech 

Week 4 : Chapter 6 , labs you are a tech 

Week 5 : ch6, labs 

Week 6 : Labs,

week 7: review and make up labs 

week 8: Finals

 

Additional Information

Calender is tentative and subject to change based on lab work and Instructor discretion.

Check with your Instructor for due dates of all assignments if unsure.

Some information presented may be manufacturer specific. 

You MUST get your Instructor's permission to bring a vehicle into the shop. If you do not, you WILL be asked to leave the shop.

Vehicles are not to remain "overnight". Any work performed MUST be completed by the end of class. Verify you have ALL parts and supplies needed to complete any maintenance or repair. If unsure, ask your instructor prior to work being started.  

All vehicles brought into the shop MUST have a repair order filled out and placed on the windshield. 

Honk your horn prior to entering and leaving the shop. 

Have a window down and keys outside of the vehicle to prevent being locked out.

 

Syllabus Created on:

01/18/21 10:39 AM

Last Edited on:

01/18/21 10:39 AM