Intermediate Lathe and Bench-work
Unit: 1
Safety
Content
Standard(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Learning
Objective(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Essential
Question(s):
Students will:
1. Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for lathe and bench work.
Students will:
1. Explain the role that safety plays in the classroom/lab (machine shop).
2. Explain the appropriate safety precautions applicable to common manufacturing facilities.
3. Demonstrate the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Properly don and remove personal protective equipment (safety goggles, hearing protection, and hard hat).
5. Explain the importance of Hazard Communications (HazCom) and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
6. Describe fire prevention and firefighting techniques.
7. Demonstrate correct selection and use of hand tools.
How do OSHA rules and regulations apply to Machine Shop safety?
Content Knowledge
Walking – working surfaces
Exit routes
Fire prevention plans
Emergency action plans
Hazardous materials
Personal protective equipment
General environmental controls
Fire protection
Materials handling and storage
Suggested Instructional Activities Rigor &
Relevance Framework (Quadrant)
Lecture
Guest Speakers
Worksheets
Definitions
Group discussions
Team work – Hazard evaluation
Problem Solving – Hazard elimination
Suggested Materials, Equipment and
Technology Resources
Laboratory shop equipment
Student work sheets
Tools and supplies adequate for class
PowerPoint presentations
Handouts
Textbooks, online and print
Online resources
Online technical reference
Computers, laptop & desktop
LCD projector
Video/DVD presentations
SkillsUSA Technical Standards
SkillsUSA Contest Projects
NIMS Level I standards
Unit
Assessment:
Unit/Course
CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course
Culminating
Product:
Evaluation of student practices in the classroom and in the laboratory
Written and performance assessments
1. Continue SkillsUSA Leadership Development Programs.
2. Establish documentation for students’ career portfolio.
3. Students review SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest Projects.
Student portfolio items to include safety tests passed at 100%
Course/Program Credential(s):
Credential***
Certificate
Other: ***Aligns with NIMS Certification Standards
Postsecondary Degree
University Degree
Intermediate Lathe and Bench-work
Unit: 2
Maintenance
Content
Standard(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Learning
Objective(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Essential
Question(s):
Students will:
2. Demonstrate maintenance of the lathe, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and setting up.
Students will:
1. Perform proper maintenance of the lathe.
2. Properly inspect and clean lathe.
3. Demonstrate proper set up of the lathe.
Why is maintenance important to lathe efficiency?
Content Knowledge
Safety
Preventative maintenance
Lathe preparation
Suggested Instructional Activities Rigor &
Relevance Framework (Quadrant)
Laboratory demonstrations and experiments
Guided practice
Group investigation
Listen, think, pair, share
Demonstrations
Discussion
Individual and group practice
Problem solving exercises
Math application exercises
Math application worksheets
Suggested Materials, Equipment and
Technology Resources
Laboratory shop equipment
Student work sheets
Tools and supplies adequate for class
PowerPoint presentations
Handouts
Textbooks, online and print
Online resources
Online technical reference
Computers, laptop and desktop
LCD projector
Video/DVD presentations
SkillsUSA Technical Standards
SkillsUSA Contest Projects
SkillsUSA Professional Development
Unit
Assessment:
Unit/Course
CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course
Culminating
Product:
Evaluation of student practices in the classroom and in the laboratory
Written and performance assessments
1. Continue SkillsUSA Leadership Development Programs.
2. Establish documentation for students’ career portfolio.
3. Students review SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest Projects.
Successful completion of industry-based written and performance testing
Student portfolio submission
Course/Program Credential(s):
Credential***
Certificate
Other: ***Aligns with NIMS Certification Standards
Postsecondary Degree
University Degree
Intermediate Lathe and Bench-work
Unit: 3-6
Operations
Content
Standard(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will:
3. Demonstrate intermediate lathe operations, including calculating speed and feed per material and tooling, aligning the
tailstock, reaming a hole, boring a hole, counterboring a hole, forming a cut, machining an O-ring groove, parting off
the work piece, turning a shaft between centers, and turning close tolerance diameters.
4. Demonstrate intermediate boring, turning, facing, and tapping on a work piece.
5. Demonstrate advanced-level engine lathe operations, including calculating speed and feed for appropriate materials and
tooling, turning multiple diameters, using taper attachment, power tapping on a lathe, chasing right and left hand
internal threads, boring a hole, and boring an internal angle.
6. Demonstrate advanced boring, turning, facing, and tapping on a work piece according to National Institute for
Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I standards.
Learning
Objective(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Students will:
1. Accurately calculate speed and feed calculations.
2. Make alignments applicable to lathe set ups.
3. Perform various intermediate level lathe turning operations.
4. Perform various advanced level lathe turning operations (aligned with NIMS).
5. Demonstrate use of various lathe attachments.
Essential
Question(s):
What role does thread pitch play in torque strength?
Content Knowledge
Safety
Lathe accessories
Tool selection
Tapering a workpiece
Suggested Instructional Activities Rigor &
Relevance Framework (Quadrant)
Laboratory demonstrations and experiments
Guided practice
Group investigation
Listen, think, pair, share
Demonstrations
Discussion
Individual and group practice
Problem solving exercises
Math application exercises
Suggested Materials, Equipment and
Technology Resources
Laboratory shop equipment
Student work sheets
Tools and supplies adequate for class
PowerPoint presentations
Handouts
Textbooks, online and print
Online resources
Online technical reference
Computers, laptop and desktop
Math application worksheets
Unit
Assessment:
Unit/Course
CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course
Culminating
Product:
LCD projector
Video/DVD presentations
SkillsUSA Technical Standards
SkillsUSA Contest Projects
SkillsUSA Professional Development
Evaluation of student practices in the classroom and in the laboratory
Written and performance assessments
1. Continue SkillsUSA Leadership Development Programs.
2. Establish documentation for students’ career portfolio.
3. Students review SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest Projects.
Successful completion of industry-based written and performance testing
Student portfolio submission
Course/Program Credential(s):
Credential***
Other: ***Aligns with NIMS Level I Standards
Certificate
Postsecondary Degree
University Degree
Intermediate Lathe and Bench-work
Unit: 7-9
Bench work Safety
Content
Standard(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Learning
Objective(s) and
Depth of
Knowledge
Level(s):
Essential
Question(s):
Students will:
7. Apply bench work skills and safety practices including broaching an internal keyway, installing a press fit bushing,
hand-grinding cutting tools, using a pitch gage and a micrometer for determining thread size, and laying out a part
according to print specifications.
8. Demonstrate care and safety for a bench grinder.
Examples: maintenance—operating, cleaning, lubricating, setting up
9. Demonstrate grinding techniques, including setting up and grinding a threading tool, grinding a right hand angle
turning tool, grinding a grooving tool, grinding an angle using a sine bar, and grinding a grooving tool.
Students will:
1. Utilize safety while performing various bench working tasks.
2. Apply safety to various bench grinding operations such as hand ground cutting tools.
3. Properly set up bench grinder tool rest to grind angles.
What advantages are there to custom hand ground tools?
Content Knowledge
Safety
Broaching and press fitting
Tool making
Precision measuring
Suggested Instructional Activities Rigor &
Relevance Framework (Quadrant)
Laboratory demonstrations and experiments
Guided practice
Group investigation
Listen, think, pair, share
Demonstrations
Discussion
Individual and group practice
Problem solving exercises
Math application exercises
Math application worksheets
Suggested Materials, Equipment and
Technology Resources
Laboratory shop equipment
Student work sheets
Tools and supplies adequate for class
PowerPoint presentations
Handouts
Textbooks, online and print
Online resources
Online technical reference
Computers, laptop and desktop
LCD projector
Video/DVD presentations
SkillsUSA Technical Standards
SkillsUSA Contest Projects
SkillsUSA Professional Development
Unit
Assessment:
Unit/Course
CTSO Activity:
Unit/Course
Culminating
Product:
Evaluation of student practices in the classroom and in the laboratory
Written and performance assessments
1. Continue SkillsUSA Leadership Development Programs.
2. Establish documentation for students’ career portfolio.
3. Students review SkillsUSA Technical Standards and Contest Projects.
Successful completion of industry-based written and performance testing
Student portfolio submission
Course/Program Credential(s):
Credential***
Certificate
Other: ***Aligns with NIMS Certification Standards
Postsecondary Degree
University Degree