The student will explain the proper procedures for layout methods, use of measuring tools, hand tool operation, tap and die work, drill press operation, use of offhand grinders, tool sharpening, and brand machining. The student then will demonstrate these procedures with practical applications in the machine tool laboratory. Basic tools must be supplied by the student.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
The student will explain the proper procedure for layout methods, use of measuring tools, hand tool operation, tap and die work, drill press operation, use of surface grinders, tool sharpening, and milling machines. The student then will demonstrate these procedures with practical applications in the machine tool laboratory.
Faculty Contact Information
Tuesday 1:00 - 5:30
Wednesday 1:00 5:30
Faculty
Instructor Tim Marcotte – Program Coordinator
Office Phone: 815-802-8874 Cell: 815-953-9343
E-mail: tmarcotte@kcc.edu
Division Phone: 815-802-8850
Office Location/Office hours
Room: MITC
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the safe operation of the engine lathe, milling machines, surface grinders, and other basic machine tool equipment.
- Layout and machine a project from a given print
Textbook(s)
Machine Tool Practices
ITW Trigonometry Table
Supplies:
Leather shoes and safety glasses
6” Dial Caliber
Evaluation
Quizzes 30% 90 – 100 = A
Labs 50% 80 – 89 = B
Final Exam 20% 70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
59 and below = F
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Course Policies
Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records.
College Policies
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. The last day to withdraw is November 5, 2026.
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
Week 1 Project Orientation and Lecture Assignments
Week 2 Shop Safety and Hardware
Week 3 Reading Drawings, Rulers, and Vernier Scales
Week 4 Micrometer Instruments
Week 5 Making a Layout
Week 6 Threading Taps, Dies, and the Pedestal Grinder
Week 7 Review and Lab
Week 8 MIDTERM EXAM
Week 9 Arbor Presses, Vises, Hacksaws, Files and Hand Reamers
Week 10 Comparison Measure
Week 11, 12 Sawing Machines
Week 13, 14 Drilling Machines
Week 15 Review and Lab (all lab projects must be turned in)
Week 16 FINAL EXAM
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.