Manual Machinist   

This Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. The course will cover workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, assembly, and more.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Manufacturers are looking for highly skilled workers to create increasingly complex and important products. If you're looking for a stable career in a growing industry, becoming a manual machinist could be the best option for you. This online Manual Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly.

The Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. You will learn workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and assembly to work as a Manual Machinist.

1. Workholding
   1. Intro to Workholding 104
   2. Supporting and Locating Principles 106
   3. Locating Devices 107
   4. Clamping Basics 108
   5. Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
   6. Fixture Body Construction 200
   7. Fixture Design Basics 210
   8. Drill Bushing Selection 230
2. Math
   1. Math Fundamentals 101
   2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
   3. Units of Measurement 112
   4. Basics of Tolerance 121
   5. Blueprint Reading 131
   6. Algebra Fundamentals 141
   7. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
   8. Geometry: Triangles 161
   9. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
   10. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
   11. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
   12. Trigonometry: Sine Bar Applications 221
   13. Statistics 231
3. Inspection
   1. Basic Measurement 101
   2. Calibration Fundamentals 111
   3. Hole Standards and Inspection 141
   4. Thread Standards and Inspection 151
   5. Surface Texture and Inspection 201
   6. Material Tests for Welding 201
   7. Introduction to GD&T 301
   8. Major Rules of GD&T 311
   9. Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
   10. Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
   11. Advanced Hole Inspection 341
   12. Inspecting with Optical Comparators 351
   13. Inspecting with CMMs 361
   14. Calibration and Documentation 371
4. Metal Cutting
   1. Cutting Processes 111
   2. Safety for Metal Cutting 101
   3. Overview of Machine Tools 121
   4. Basic Cutting Theory 201
   5. Band Saw Operation 211
   6. Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
   7. Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
   8. Toolholders for Turning 260
   9. Speed and Feed for the Lathe 301
   10. High-Speed Machining 310
   11. Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
   12. Hard Turning 315
   13. Cutting Tool Materials 321
   14. Machining Titanium Alloys 325
   15. Carbide Grade Selection 331
   16. ANSI Insert Selection 341
   17. Lathe Tool Geometry 351
   18. Mill Tool Geometry 361
   19. Drill Tool Geometry 371
   20. Optimizing Tool Life and Process 381
   21. Impact of Workpiece Materials 391
5. Machining
   1. Manual Mill Basics 201
   2. Engine Lathe Basics 211
   3. Manual Mill Setup 221
   4. Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205
   5. Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
   6. Manual Mill Operation 251
   7. Engine Lathe Operation 225
   8. Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
   9. Threading on the Engine Lathe 235
   10. Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 240
   11. Introduction to CNC Machines 201
   12. Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
   13. Basics of the CNC Mill 212
   14. Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
   15. Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222
   16. Basics of G Code Programming 231
   17. Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
   18. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
   19. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 252
   20. Offsets on the CNC Lathe 261
   21. Offsets on the CNC Mill 262
   22. Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
   23. Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
   24. Turning Calculations 285
   25. Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
   26. Canned Cycles for the Lathe 321
   27. Canned Cycles for the Mill 322
   28. Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
   29. Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
   30. Haas Mill: Entering Offsets 260
   31. Haas Lathe: Entering Offsets 265
   32. Haas Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
   33. Haas Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
   34. Haas Mill: Program Execution 280
   35. Haas Lathe: Program Execution 285
   36. Haas Mill: Program Storage 310
   37. Haas Lathe: Program Storage 315
   38. Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320
   39. Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325
   40. Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
   41. Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
   42. Fanuc Mill: Entering Offsets 260
   43. Fanuc Lathe: Entering Offsets 265
   44. Fanuc Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
   45. Fanuc Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
   46. Fanuc Mill: Program Execution 280
   47. Fanuc Lathe: Program Execution 285
   48. Fanuc Mill: Program Storage 310
   49. Fanuc Lathe: Program Storage 315
   50. Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
   51. Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325
   52. Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
   53. Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
   54. Mazak Mill: Locating Program Zero 270
   55. Mazak Lathe: Locating Program Zero 275
   56. Mazak Mill: Entering Offsets 280
   57. Mazak Lathe: Entering Offsets 285
   58. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
   59. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
   60. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
   61. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 289
   62. Mazak Mill: Program Execution 290
   63. Mazak Lathe: Program Execution 295
   64. Mazak Mill: Program Storage 310
   65. Mazak Lathe: Program Storage 315
   66. Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
   67. Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325
6. Safety
   1. Intro to OSHA 101
   2. Personal Protective Equipment 111
   3. Safety for Electrical Work 111
   4. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
   5. Respiratory Safety 131
   6. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
   7. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
   8. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
   9. Walking and Working Surfaces 171
   10. Fire Safety and Prevention 181
   11. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
   12. Ergonomics 102
   13. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
   14. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
   15. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
   16. Confined Spaces 231
   17. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
   18. Machine Guarding 140
7. Materials
   1. Introduction to Physical Properties 101
   2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
   3. Introduction to Metals 121
   4. Classification of Steel 201
   5. Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
   6. Hardness Testing 221
   7. Ferrous Metals 231
   8. Nonferrous Metals 241
   9. Exotic Alloys 301
8. Quality and Manufacturing Management
   1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
   2. Essentials of Leadership 110
   3. Essentials of Communication 120
   4. ISO 9001: 2015 Review 122
   5. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
   6. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
   7. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 125
   8. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
   9. Approaches to Maintenance 131
   10. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
   11. Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140
   12. Total Productive Maintenance 141
   13. Conflict Resolution Principles 150
   14. 5S Overview 151
   15. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
   16. Team Leadership 160
   17. Intro to Six Sigma 171
   18. Troubleshooting 181
   19. Personal Effectiveness 190
   20. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
   21. SPC Overview 211
   22. Harassment and Discrimination 215
   23. Performance Management and the Law 230
   24. Interpreting Blueprints 230
   25. Metrics for Lean 231
   26. Process Flow Charting 241
   27. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
   28. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
9. Grinding
   1. Grinding Processes 201
   2. Grinding Safety 211
   3. Basic Grinding Theory 221
   4. Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
   5. Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 232
   6. Basics of the Centerless Grinder 233
   7. Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
   8. Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242
   9. Setup for the Centerless Grinder 243
   10. Surface Grinder Operation 251
   11. Cylindrical Grinder Operation 252
   12. Centerless Grinder Operation 253
   13. Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
   14. Grinding Nonferrous Metals 321
   15. Grinding Wheel Materials 331
   16. Grinding Wheel Geometry 361
   17. Dressing and Truing 341
10. Fasteners
    1. Intro to Fastener Threads 110
    2. Overview of Threaded Fasteners 117
    3. Tools for Threaded Fasteners 120
    4. Overview of Non-Threaded Fasteners 125
    5. Intro to Fastener Ergonomics 130
    6. Properties for Fasteners 200
    7. Understanding Torque 210
    8. Threaded Fastener Selection 215

What you will learn

• Production Floor Safety
• CNC Controls and Programming
• Metallurgy
• Machining and Grinding Processes
• Fastener Assembly
• Inspection Methods
• Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
• Workholding Principles

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a career as a manual machinist, production machinist, machine operator, manual lathe operator, or manual mill operator
• Gain the skills you need to confidently perform your job
• Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.