Machine tools

=THEORY=

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) describe machine tools
 * 2) classify machine tools

Content
Description of machine tools Machine tools State the related safety rules of machine tools
 * lathe machine
 * milling machine
 * shaping machine

=PRACTICE=

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) identify machine tools
 * 2) perform simple tasks on the lathe
 * 3) produce flat surfaces on the shaping machine
 * 4) observe related safety rules of the machine tools

Content
Identification of machine tools in mechanical engineering workshop Lathe machine Milling machine Shaping machine
 * turning
 * facing
 * drilling
 * boring
 * setting upwork
 * moving table/work past cutter
 * holding work on chuck
 * reciprocating ram head/cutter

Competences
Ability to:
 * Turn, drill, face and bore on the lather machine
 * Cut plane surfaces on the milling machine.
 * Obtain flat surfaces using the shaping machine

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Demonstrations
 * Practices projects
 * Field visits

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

 * Textbooks
 * Charts
 * Manuals

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Oral tests
 * Project/practical tests
 * Written tests