AUM 185A Automotive Machining Fundamentals

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the fundamentals of automotive machine processes and automotive fasteners, presses, pedestal grinders, arbor presses, and basic layout and tool sharpening. Includes use of appropriate charts and tables including decimal equivalent and drill and tap selection with speed and feed calculations.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply industry-standard proficiency in precision tool usage.
Employ layout practices and measurement.
Perform drill press operations.
Operate hand-held die grinding equipment.
Identify basic hand tools and practice industry-standard safety in use.
Perform surface grinding operations.
Sharpen basic tools to perform machine processes.
Repair threads.
Extract broken fasteners.
Use charts and tables to calculate drill speed and feed.

Content Outline

Precision Measurement
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Dial bore gauges
- Misc. measuring tools
Layout Practices
- Tool identification
- Decimal equivalents
Drill Press Operations
- Equipment/machines
- Work holding
Off-Hand Grinding
- Identification
- Use
Hand Tools
- Identification
- Use
Grinding Wheel Selection and Use
Surface Grinders
Cutting Tool Sharpening
- Cutting tool identification
- Sharpening procedures
Thread Repair
- Thread and fastener identification
- Tap and die usage
- Thread replacement techniques
Fastener and Tap Extraction
- Welding and heat usage
- Extraction tools
- Electrical discharge machine