Basic Machine Shop I Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Robert Gustin (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rlgustin@actx.edu

Phone

8063354332

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107K

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

MCHN-1338-001 Basic Machine Shop I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MCHN 1319, minimum grade of "C"

Course Description

A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student will use basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
Young/Glover
Published by Sequoia
ISBN: 1-885071-29-9
 
PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, 2nd Ed.
Hoffman/Hopewell/Janes
Published by Delmar/Cengage
ISBN: 13:978-1-2854-4454-3 or 10:12854-4454-X
 
Machinery's Handbook 30th Edition.
Published by Industrial Press.
ISBN 97808311916.
 
New Practical Mathematics for Metal Working Trainees.
Published NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association.
ISBN 0-910399-05-0
 
Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Published NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association)
ISBN 0-910399-18-2

Supplies

All tools and materials will be provided on location. Tool boxes are not allowed on permises

Student Performance

 The student wil be able to perform basic fundemental machining operations using, basic machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw and bench grinder. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of machine tool terminology, theory, math, part layout and bench work using common measuring tools and shop formulas. Students will apply shop safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance in their daily shop work.


 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Textbook,Workbook,Notebook & Class Equipment

Students are required to have the specified tool-kit for this class, no later than the second class session. Students are required to take notes during class, these notes may be used during test
 
Safety Policy, PPE and attendance.
Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area. A machine shop has rotating machinery,high voltage electrical equipment,hot metal,sharp metal and chemicals,all of which can harm or even kill you.Professionlism is another habit that all of us must excell at. That is why the rules described below are needed.
Rule#1. All students are required to have signed the attendance sheet and be setting at table at the start of class.
Rule#2. No headgear of any type are allowed in classroom, hats or caps may be worn in lab.
Rule#3. Break time will be set by instructor
Rule#4. Instructor will set break time for class. When break is over all students must be back at work assignments.
Rule#5. All students will participate in clean up.
Rule#6. All students will respect other student and instructors.
Rule#7. No food or drink in shop.
Rule#8. If you make a mess you clean it up.
Rule#9. Only College approved short sleeved or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed in both the classroom and lab. These shirts must be buttoned and tucked into pants.
Rule#10. Students will have all required tools and classroom materials each day class meets.
Rule#11. No tobacco products of any type will be used in classroom or lab.
Rule#12. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.
Rule#13. Only long pants are allowed. No baggy pants,pants that allow body parts to be exposed, or torn pants.
Rule#14. Only College approved short sleeved or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed in both the classroom and lab. These shirts must be buttoned and tucked into pants.
Rule#15. No open toed shoes of any type are allowed either in classroom or on shop floor,students should wear work boots or work shoes.
Rule#16. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.
Rule#17. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.
Rule#18. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.
Rule#19. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.
Rule#20. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Failure to comply with rules #1-#10 will be entered  as zero on the grading rubric for each offence this may result in the student failing the class.
Failure to comply with rules#11-#17
First offense. The student will receive a written reprimand from instructor and be removed from that class, recieving no points for that day. Any quizzes or test that occur during that class cannot be made up and will counted as zero points.
Second offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.
Failure to comply with rules #18 thru #20 will result in campus police being called to deal with student the student offender will be immediately suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receiving a FAILING grade for that class. Depending on severity of offence the student my be suspended from the college.
 
Tools, Equipment,
Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Machining Technology Curriculum should be purchased through the bookstore, or if you choose you may purchase them yourself. These tools and tooling have been choosen by the instructor for their quality and usefulness in helping the student to complete their required projects, within a set time limit and specified degree of accuracy. Any subsitutions by the students for a tool of lesser quality, is at the students own risk. Failure of a project because of sub-standard tools, or tooling that does not perform is no excuse a will be graded accordingly

 

 
  For all other question the below link will take you to Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Students will be graded using the below criteria. 
In Class Work: 15% of Final Grade.
Daily Rubric: 25% of Final Grade.
Weekly Shop Test: 15% of Final Grade.
Project / Shop Performance: 25% of Final Grade
Final Exam 20% of final grade.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
The final overall grade will use the below percentages.
 
100% to 90% = A
89% to  80%  = B
79% to  70%  = C
69% to 60%   = D     
59% to 0%      = F
Attendance Policy and Rules: Being in class is a requirement for learning. Since we are now located at AmTech CAREER ACADEMY there are rules which must be strictly followed:
1) Class starts at 6:00 pm I will be at the door at 5:45 to let students in at 6:05 the door is closed and I will not let you in until I have completed the in class work. The first late will be a 25% loss on daily grade. The second will be a 50% reduction of daily grade. the third or more will cause forfeiture of daily grade.
2) We will confine our movements to the Machine Shop, Classroom and Bathrooms located down the hall from shop. Do not wander around the building! 
3) Our Parking area is located directly off of Plains Blvd. 
4) You may eat and drink in the Classroom, but you make a mess I expect you to clean it up. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action being taken.

Classroom and Shop Work.

Machine Operations Textbook Section Questions and discussion will be done in class.

Math Textbook Homework: Questions and discussion will be done in class

Projects: All project will graded by rubric.

Project types: Lathe and Mill Setup.Turning Project and Milling Project.

Weekly Shop Test : A Test over machine shop theory and math.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be administered. Failure to take the final exam, will result in the student receiving a failing grade for the class
 

Attendance

Attendance Policy: Being here is a requirement for learning, if you miss a class it is your responsibility to get class notes from your classmates. Labs will continue on at regular pace, and there will be no special lab for mke up work. If you miss class or are late to class you will receive a ZERO for that daily quiz grade.Students missing more than five classes will result in a failing grade for this class.

Calendar

Class 1 Tentative Schedule.

Review shop safety.

Tour Facility

Get to know each other

Review Math & start how to read a print.

Lab: Precision tool care and use. Pedestal Grinder Maintenance.

Class 2 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading & GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Tool Identification

Class 3 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading & GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: CAD / CAM Triangles and Mill Parallel

Class 4 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT 

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: CAD / CAM Triangles and Mill Parallel

Class 5 Tentative Schedule.

Homework: In class discussion 

Lecture: Print Reading & GDT

Lecture Math / Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 6 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math / Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 7 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math / Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 8 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 9 Tentative Schedule.

Homework due: Week two homework due.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 10 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 11 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 12 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 13 Tentative Schedule.

Week 3 Homework due.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 14 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 14 Tentative Schedule.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture: Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: Work on projects.

Class 15 Tentative Schedule.

Homework: Week 4 due.

Lecture: Print Reading / GDT

Lecture:Math & Precision Measuring

Lab: All completed projects must be turned in.

Class 16 Tentative Schedule.

Final

Additional Information

 

E-mail rules.

1).The student will use only the e-mail address issued to that student by  Amarillo College when contacting instructor or when participating in a class assigned discussion .

2). When a assignment requires an e-mail it must be your Amarillo College e-mail address any other e-mail address will be discarded without being read or graded.

3). When communicating via e-mail you will correspond in a professional manner. Any e-mail containing language of a rude, obscene, sexually harassing, or threatening manner will immediately be reported to the Dean of Students and campus police.

4). No e-mails will be answered or graded if they are in the form of texting. Use proper spelling and punctuation in all your communication.  As the instructor I will not decipher texting I will discard it.

Syllabus Created on:

12/18/23 7:16 AM

Last Edited on:

12/18/23 7:16 AM