Course Notes – Manufacturing Processes I

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 1711 – Manufacturing Processes I at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary. Lecture videos are available for most topics. See link on first slide of each presentation.

Machining Lab Videos

Machining Lab Videos
This series of videos was created for the course TECH 1711 -Manufacturing Processes I. The video series is an introduction to machining. It describes the process of turning raw materials into a finished product. Machining Lab VideosPart 1 – Safety in the Machine Shop Part 2 – Machining the Handle (Part A)  Machining Lab –...
Machining Lab Videos

Machining Lab Videos

This series of videos was created for the course TECH 1711 -Manufacturing Processes I. The video series...
Part 1 - Safety in the Machine Shop

Part 1 - Safety in the Machine Shop

First and foremost, the human element is at the core of the need for machine shop safety. Students must...
Part 2 - Machining the Handle (Part A)

Part 2 - Machining the Handle (Part A)

The hammer handle is machined in two phases. In Part A, the hammer blank is sawed to length, layed...
Machining Lab - Sawing

Machining Lab - Sawing

In this video, the blank material (6061-T6511 Aluminum) is cut to length. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3LmmoYRJ4 ...
Machining Lab - Layout

Machining Lab - Layout

Laying out a workpiece is an essential skill in the machine shop. This videos introduces several layout...
Machining Lab - Center Drilling

Machining Lab - Center Drilling

Long workpieces must be properly supported. A center drill is used to drill a conical hole in the end...
Machining Lab - Straight Turning

Machining Lab - Straight Turning

Straight turning is the fundamental lathe process. In this video students are introduced to the lathe...
Machining Lab - Knurling

Machining Lab - Knurling

Knurling forms a diamond pattern (knurls ) on the workpiece. The knurling tool must be fed into the...
Part 3 - Machining the Handle (Part B)

Part 3 - Machining the Handle (Part B)

In Part B of the hammer project, students will machine a shoulder, face, chamfer and thread the handle....
Machining Lab - Turning a Shoulder

Machining Lab - Turning a Shoulder

It is essential to be able to control both the diameter and length of a machined feature. This video...