Title: LAB 2 - Layout Lab
Course: Canvas Practice Course > Section: MTT 101 - REQUIRED LABS

LAB 2 is available for in person completion in the TMCC Machine Shop (EDSN 164) during open lab hours.

Open lab hours are Monday – Thursday 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

The LAYOUT LAB can be completed at any point after you have read all reading assignments through Section 3 Unit 2.

PROCEDURE

1. Obtain from instructor: LAYOUT LAB blueprint (LAYOUT LAB PART PRINT.PDF), layout part blank, layout fluid, layout tools, safety glasses, rubber gloves.

2. Coat one side of layout part blank with layout fluid. Layout fluid (Dykem) may ONLY be applied to your part blank on the large steel table located in the machine shop. DO NOT take layout fluid into Inspection room 163. Rubber gloves are optional….. Safety Glasses are not. Layout fluid splashed or spilled on clothing will cause permanent stains. Please dress appropriately.

3. Allow sufficient time for layout fluid to dry. (Usually just a couple of minutes.)

4. Create a precision part layout on the supplied part blank utilizing the tools and techniques discussed in your textbook (Section 3). You may refer to your textbook during this Lab.

5. Scratch your name onto the back side of your part with a scribe.

6. Submit part for grading.

Grading Criteria:

Layout lines are struck once and correctly located within plus or minus .015 in. (Construction lines for layout are permissible.) Intersections are clean and clear. Punch marks are centered on intersections within plus or minus .015 in. 10 Points will be deducted for each error. (100 Points Possible) To be eligible for NIMS Certification testing you must score 100%.

This LAB may be repeated.