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Machine Tool Terminology
Part of Course: Machine Tool Technology Model
Unit Overview / Details
This unit provides the student with an overview of general shop terms, conventions and nomenclature used in metal and machine shops. Detailed information about specific machine or welding tools are given more comprehensive attention in tool-specific lessons.
Instructional Hours
- Classroom
- 2 Days
Content/Concepts
- understanding the use of machine tools in the manufacturing industry
- an introduction to different materials and metals in the lab setting
- the proper use of terms used in machine tool technology
Standards
- California Career and Technical Education Standards: 10
- California Academic Content Standards: Reinforced: 6
- All Standards
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Lessons in this Unit
This lesson introduces students to basic types of metals and metal forms (sheets, rods, bars, angles) used in general fabrication work.
- Types of Steel
- 15 Minutes
- Material Forms
- 15 Minutes
- General Usage of Stock Mat'ls
- 15 Minutes
Concept / Topic To Teach: Milling Machine Components and Controls; Basic Milling Machine Operations
