OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Determine the infeed depth. • Describe how to cut a correct thread. • Explain how to calculate the pitch, depth, and minor diameter, width of flat. • Describe how to set the correct rpm. • Describe how to set the correct quick change g

OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Describe the tapping procedure. • Determine the RPM for tapping. • Describe the filling and polishing. • Describe the advanced workholding. Tapping Tapping is the process of cutting a thread inside a hole so that a cap screw or bolt c

OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Describe the rough and finishing turning. • Describe the turning shoulder. • Describe the facing cut. • Explain how to set up for center/spot drill. • Explain how to set up for boring. • Explain how to set up for knurling. • Correctly

OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Describe different type chucks. Chucks: Some work pieces, because of their size and shape, cannot be held and machined between lathe centers. Lather chucks are used extensively for holding work for machining operations. The most commo

OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Describe the Speed, Feed, and Depth of cut. • Determine the RPM for different materials and diameters. • Describe the federate for turning. • Describe the setting speed. • Describe the setting feed. To operate any machine efficiently,

Unit 1: The Engine Lathe OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: • Identify the most important parts of the Lathe and their functions. • Understand the Lathe safety rules. • Describe setup a cutting tool for machining. • Describe mount workpiece in the lathe. • Explain how to

OBJECTIVE After completing this unit, you should be able to: Identify offset Boring head Explain how to correct set up for Rotary Table. Offset Boring Head The offset boring is an attachment that fits the milling machine spindle and permits most drilled holes to have a better finish and g

Objective After completing this unit, you should be able to: Understand the principle of the sine bar. Explain how to use a sine bar correctly. Understand slip gauge blocks and wringing. Calculate gauge block height. The Sine Bar A sine bar is used in conjunction with slip gauge blocks for prec

Objective After completing this unit, you should be able to: Identify and select vertical milling machine setups and operations for a variety of machining tasks. Select a proper cutting speed for different types of materials. Calculate cutting speeds and feeds for end milling operations. Explain

Objective After completing this unit, you should be able to: Describe how to tram the mill head. Explain how to indicate the vise. Explain the use of spring collets. Describe the difference between climb vs. conventional milling. Explain how to use an edge finder. Describe how to set the quick ch

Description The milling machine is one of the most versatile machines in the shop.  Usually they are used to mill flat surfaces, but they can also be used to machine irregular surfaces.  Additionally, the milling machine can be used to drill, bore, cut gears, and produce slots into a workpiece. Th

Tooling is the backbone of plastic injection molding. Without a proper tool design, your plastic part would never scale up properly. A quality tool design can save you enormous amounts of time and money during production. Before you contact a toolmaker, here are a few facts about tooling you should

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“Founded in 1981, Synectic Product Development has built a strong reputation as a full-service product design and development company focused on design, research, development, and manufacturing of medical devices and consumer products.As the Company prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary,

No matter what your product is, the end goal is to make it to production. Make sure your product is ready by watching this free webinar. Synectic President Adam Lehman will explore common mistakes companies make when they start transitioning to manufacturing. Discuss best practices for saving time a

The Pilot Production Phase is the beginning of the end of product development. Pilot Production is just a step away from contract manufacturing and is used at the end of engineering development during new product introduction to test new methods, production processes, and systems under quality contr

DFM stands for design for manufacturing and is a part of the product development process initiated when your design shifts from prototype development to new product introduction. When done correctly, it can lower your manufacturing and production time and costs significantly. In this article, we dis