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Manual Machining Department

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Department Name:	Manual Machining Department
Number of Classes:	9

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Manual machining involves the machining of a part on the engine lathe or the manual mill. Both the engine lathe and the basic column-and-knee mill are essential machine tools used to change the size, shape, and finish of a workpiece with a variety of cutting tools. The engine lathe is operated manually and is often used for cylindrical workpieces. The manual mill is most often used for rectangular or flat workpieces. Operating a manual machine requires a skilled machinist with a "sense of feel." These classes cover the basic components of the engine lathe and column-and-knee mill and address how these components are used during the various cutting processes. Intermediate-level classes focus on the setup of the engine lathe and mill and instruct on how to perform a variety of cutting operations on sample parts.

Department Classes

Class Name	Prerequisites	Lessons	Difficulty
Basics of the Manual Mill 110 This class describes the basic components of the manual mill and also describes common workholding devices, cutting tools, and toolholders used on the mill.	none	14	Beginner
Basics of the Engine Lathe 115 This class describes the basic parts of the engine lathe as well as the cutting tools and workholding devices used on a typical lathe.	none	17	Beginner
Overview of Manual Mill Setup 200 This class describes the proper setup for a typical mill operation and explains how to determine mill settings, align mill components, and select proper tooling.	150110	16	Intermediate
Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205 This class describes the proper setup for a typical lathe operation and explains how to align, adjust, and select the components on the lathe.	150115	19	Intermediate
Benchwork and Layout Operations 210 This class describes common benchwork operations performed on the mill before and after machining a part and describes common layout tools and procedures.	150110 150115	15	Intermediate
Manual Mill Operation 220 This class guides you through the machining of a common part on the mill as well as explains common milling operations performed on the mill.	150205	18	Intermediate
Engine Lathe Operation 225 This class guides you through the machining of a cylindrical part using inner- and outer-diameter cutting operations as well as explains general principles surrounding each operation.	150115 150205	19	Intermediate
Holemaking on the Mill 230 This class describes how to perform common holemaking operations on the manual mill and explains common principles about each holemaking process.	150200 150220	15	Intermediate
Threading on the Engine Lathe 235 This class describes the manual lathe components used for threading and explains how to cut and inspect an external and internal thread.	150205 150225	14	Intermediate