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 Videos

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 recognize that the machinery and tools in a machine shop are powerful and unforgiving. Neglecting safety precautions can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. Prioritizing safety is not just about following rules; it's about safeguarding...

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 out, center drilled, straight turned, and knurled. Part 2 - Machining the Handle (Part A)Machining Lab – Sawing Machining Lab – Layout Machining Lab – Center Drilling Machining Lab – Straight Turning Machining Lab – Knurling

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. Part 3 - Machining the Handle (Part B)Machining Lab – Turning a Shoulder Machining Lab – Face, Chamfer, Thread, Form Turning HAMMER-UM001-HANDLE-PART-2Download

Part 4 – Machining the Hammer Head

Making the hammer head is the final part of the machining lab. The brass hammer head is sawed using a band saw and faced to length. Then the mill is used to machine three flats. The hammer is finished by drilling and tapping the attachment hole. HAMMER-UM001-HEADDownload