In this module students will get familiar with the five basic machines in the machine shop. Students will learn each machine’s capabilities as well as how to safely set up and operate each of them. More advanced topics such as special work holding setups and how to create complex features will also be discussed. By the end of this module, students should be able to identify the five main types of machines as well as their major components and describe their function. Students should also feel confident setting up and operating these machines with supervision.

Course curriculum

    1. Drill Press

    2. Surface Grinder Basics

    3. Surface Grinder Operation

    4. Lathe Basics

    5. Lathe Setup

    6. Lathe Operation

    7. Lathe External Cutting

    8. Lathe Internal Cutting

    9. Mill Basics

    10. Mill Setup

    11. Mill Alignment

    12. Mill Operation

    13. Mill Tool Location

    1. Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 14 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content