MAC 151 Machining Calculations

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations.

Co-requisite(s): ENG-002 or ENG 025 and MAT-003 (P2 Grade) or MAT 025 (Local)
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to calculate fractional answers.
Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to calculate answers in decimal form.
Calculate fraction to decimal equivalence.
Calculate speed and feeds for given RPM’s.
Calculate thread pitch for given thread.
Calculate tap drill size using a formula and/or tap drill chart.
Calculate location of holes on a bolt circle using the Cartesian Coordinate System.