Course No: MFG121
Credits:
4
Date: September 2011
Course Title:
Manufacturing Processes I
Institution:
Rogue Community College
Type of Course:
Occupational Preparatory
Length of Course:
A minimum of 80 (10 lecture/70 lab) hours per one term.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MTH60 and MFG101 recommended.
Department Assignment:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Course Description: First of a three-term series designed to develop both an understanding of
manufacturing concerns and limitations of industry as well as developing the hands-on skills
needed for machining jobs in manufacturing. This course covers basic manufacturing skills and
machine tooling practices. Emphasizes safety, bench work, engine lathes, vertical and horizontal
mills, precision grinding, tool room operations, and production work through a series of projects.
Course Outcomes, ILO (Institutional Learning Outcomes) Indicators and Assessment: On
successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Expected Outcomes:
ILO Key Indicators:
Assessment Methods:
1. Demonstrate an introductory AL 3 - Internalize and
working knowledge of manual assimilates information into
machine usage and safe
new situations.
operation.
1. In-class/lab participation.
Homework assignments.
Projects will be assessed using
a scoring rubric. Instructor
observation.
2. Demonstrate improved
mathematics, as derived points
must be calculated for project
completion.
AK 2 - Integrate previous and
new learning, along with
practical skills, to solve
problems.
2. Lab projects to test correct
point calculation.
Assignments will be assessed
with scoring rubric.
3. Demonstrate expanded
critical thinking skills focusing
on three-dimensional thinking.
CT 4 - Envision creative
approaches to issues and
problems.
3. In-class/lab participation.
Homework assignments.
Instructor observation
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Expected Outcomes:
ILO Key Indicators:
Assessment Methods:
4. Encourage fellow students
and participate as team
member
COM 4 - Work respectfully
with others by considering
opposing view-points and
different cultural perspectives
in order to find commonalities
for cooperation and to aid
productivity.
4. Instructor observation.
5. Demonstrate an
understanding of proper safety
practices in the lab and
workplace.
AK-5 - Demonstrate the
ability to adhere to personal
and industry safety standards.
5. Lab participation.
Instructor observation.
Peer observation.
Typical Required and Recommended Text(s): Required: Kibbe. Machine Tool Practices, 9th
Ed. New York: Prentice Hall, Inc., 2009. Optional: Southbend, How to Run a Lathe, New York:
South Bend Lathe Corp, 1998. Oberg, et al, Machinery's Handbook, 28th Ed. New York:
Industrial Press, Inc., 2008.
Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials:
Required Tools:
1. One pair of safety glasses with side
shields
2. Machinist tool box (lockable)
3. 8 inch scribe with hook
4. 6 inch steel rule with 1/32 and 1/64"
graduations
5. 60 degree thread center gage
6. 1 inch outside micrometer (0.0001
graduations)
7. 6 inch dial caliper
8. 6 inch steel protractor
9. 10 inch flat file, smooth cut, with handle.
10. 10 inch round file, second cut, with
handle
11. File card
12. 12 inch hacksaw (tubular frame)
13. 10 inch adjustable (Crescent) wrench
14. One set Hex (Allen) wrenches (SAE
inch)
15. One set Hex (Allen) wrenches (metric)
16. 10 to 16 ounce Ball Peen hammer
17. One set center drills (#2, 3, and 4)
18. Center Punch
19. Shop coat or machinist's apron
20. Edge Finder
21. Dial Indicator with magnetic base
22. 6 inch Machinist's Square
Required Consumables: *
1. One 3/8" 2 flute (plunge) end mill
2. One 1/2" 2 flute (plunge) end mill
3. One 3/8" 4 flute (non-center cutting) end
mill
4. One 1/2" 4 flute (non-center cutting) end
mill
5. One 8 ounce or larger bottle Dykem.
6. 6 foot strip of each: Abrasive strip 80, 120
and 320 grit
7. 4 each: 12-inch hacksaw blades
8. 6 each HSS tool blanks
*: Note: Some students may require more
quantities of these items.
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TYPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 Safety, Dimensional Measurement, and Layout
Week 2 Lathe Tool Grinding
 Safe operating practices for grinders
 Manual grinding of lathe tooling
Week 3 Intro to Lathes
 Lathe parts identification and accessories
 Safe operating practices for lathes
 Calculating lathe speeds and feeds
 Turning Lengths and Diameters
 Grooving
Week 4
Sawing (Horizontal and Vertical)

Safe operating practices for saws

Vertical and horizontal saw parts identification
Week 5 Single Point Threading
 Setting up lathe for thread cutting operations
 Calculating dimensions required to cut UNC and UNF threads
Week 6 Continue Single Point Threading
Week 7 Cutting Tapers and Knurling
 Setting up lathe for cutting a taper
 Setting up lathe for knurling
Week 8 Drilling


Safe operating practices for drilling
Setting up drill press for drilling
Week 9 Intro to Milling Machines Operations
 Safe operating practices for milling machines
 Milling machine parts identification and accessories
 Milling machine setup and edge finding
 Calculating milling speeds and feeds
 Profiling (Roughing and Finishing)
 Drilling and tapping
 Chamfering
 Cutting tapers
Week 10
Continue Mill Operations
Week 11
Final Exam
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