Major Work Activity D - Machines using drill presses

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Task D-10 Sets up drill presses

Task Descriptor

Machinists use drill presses to drill, ream, bore and tap holes. Drill presses are also used to perform cutting operations such as countersinking, counterboring, chamfering and spot facing. Drill presses are an integral part of a machine shop. Comprehensive drill press skills are essential for fully qualified machinists.

Setting up drill presses is an important task which must be done to maximize quality and efficiency.

D-10.01 - Selects drill press types

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

D-10.01 - Selects drill press types
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-10.01.01P read documentation documentation is read to determine operations to be performed
D-10.01.02P determine type of drill press type of drill press is determined according to workpiece and operations to be performed

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-10.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press tooling and drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tooling and drill presses
identify types of drill press tooling and describe their applications
identify types of drill presses and describe their components and applications

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D-10.02 - Plans operation of drill presses

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

D-10.02 - Plans operation of drill presses
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-10.02.01P read documentation documentation is read to assess operations and order of operations is determined
D-10.02.02P select drill press tooling drill press tooling is selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed
D-10.02.03P determine orientation of workpiece orientation of workpiece on the table is determined according to operation to be performed
D-10.02.04P select jigs, fixtures and work holding devices jigs, fixtures and work holding devices are selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed
D-10.02.05P determine sequence of operation sequence of operation is determined according to specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-10.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press tooling and drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tooling and drill presses
describe the procedures used to set up and perform drill press operations

Range of Variables

D-10.03 - Selects drill press speeds and feeds

Essential Skills: Numeracy, Thinking, Document Use

D-10.03 - Selects drill press speeds and feeds
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-10.03.01P determine type of material type of material is determined according to specifications and material test report (MTR) of material to be drilled
D-10.03.02P determine surface speed surface speed is determined according to material type and cutting tool type
D-10.03.03P determine spindle speed spindle speed is determined according to diameter of cutter, cutting tool material, workpiece material and surface speed
D-10.03.04P determine feed rate feed rate is determined according to cutting tool and surface finish requirements
D-10.03.05P adjust machine controls machine controls are adjusted according to calculated settings
D-10.03.06P readjust machine controls machine controls are readjusted according to cutting performance

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-10.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press tooling and drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tooling and drill presses
describe the considerations to determine speed, feed and depth of cut for drill press operations

Range of Variables

D-10.04 - Sets up jigs, fixtures and work holding devices for drill presses

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

D-10.04 - Sets up jigs, fixtures and work holding devices for drill presses
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-10.04.01P mount, align and secure jigs, fixtures and work holding devices jigs, fixtures and work holding devices are mounted, aligned and secured
D-10.04.02P clamp workpiece into jig or fixture workpiece is clamped into jig or fixture according to operation to be performed
D-10.04.03P adjust table and column height table and column height are adjusted to maximize rigidity
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-10.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of jigs, fixtures and work holding devices, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with jigs, fixtures and work holding devices
identify jigs, fixtures and work holding devices and describe their applications and procedures for use

Range of Variables

D-10.05 - Sets up tooling for drill presses

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

D-10.05 - Sets up tooling for drill presses
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-10.05.01P inspect tooling tooling is inspected for wear
D-10.05.02P inspect and clean tooling mounting surfaces tooling mounting surfaces are clean and free of nicks and burrs
D-10.05.03P install tool in spindle tool is installed in spindle securely and true
D-10.05.04P adjust stop to required tool depth stop is adjusted to required tool depth according to specifications and operation to be performed
D-10.05.05P verify drill process by performing first-off inspection first-off inspection is completed and adjustments are made as necessary

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-10.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press toolingand drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press toolingand drill presses
describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain drill press toolingand drill presses
describe the procedures used to install tool in spindle

Range of Variables

Task D-11 Operates drill presses

Task Descriptor

Machinists operate drill presses to drill, ream, bore and tap holes. Drill presses are also used for form cutting operations such as countersinking, counterboring, chamfering and spot facing. Drill presses are an integral part of a machine shop. Comprehensive drill press skills are essential for fully qualified machinists to ensure quality and efficiency.

D-11.01 - Drills holes using a drill press

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Continuous Learning

D-11.01 - Drills holes using a drill press
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-11.01.01P select centre drill centre drill is selected for application
D-11.01.02P centre drill the workpiece workpiece is centre drilled according to workpiece, hole size and operation to be performed
D-11.01.03P install drill drill is installed securely
D-11.01.04P drill hole in workpiece drill is fed into workpiece to produce hole
D-11.01.05P measure and check hole hole is measured and checked throughout the process to make adjustments
D-11.01.06P identify problems problems are identified
D-11.01.07P implement solutions problemsare eliminated
D-11.01.08P verify feature meets specifications feature is verified according to specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-11.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press toolingand drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tooling and drill presses
identify types of drill press tooling and describe their applications
identify types of drill presses and describe their components and applications
identify jigs, fixtures and work holding devicesand describe their applications and procedures for use
D-11.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and procedures identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to drill presses
D-11.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of measurements pertaining to drilling operations identify methods of measuring workpiece
D-11.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of calculations pertaining to drilling operations identify calculations to verify depth, sizing and positions

Range of Variables

D-11.02 - Cuts countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces using a drill press

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

D-11.02 - Cuts countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces using a drill press
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-11.02.01P install required drill press tooling required drill press tooling is installed according to process
D-11.02.02P use drill press tooling to produce feature drill press tooling is fed into workpiece to produce feature
D-11.02.03P complete operation to required dimensions operation is completed to dimensions according to specifications
D-11.02.04P measure and check hole hole is measured and checked throughout the process to make adjustments
D-11.02.05P verify feature meets specifications feature is verified according to specifications using inspection equipment
D-11.02.06P identify problems problems are identified
D-11.02.07P implement solutions problemsare eliminated

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-11.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press tooling and drill presses, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tooling and drill presses
identify types of drill press tooling and describe their applications
D-11.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of measurements pertaining to countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces identify methods of measuring workpiece
D-11.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of calculations pertaining to countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces identify calculations required to verify sizing and positions of countersinks, counterbores, chamfers and spot faces

Range of Variables

D-11.03 - Performs tapping using a drill press

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

D-11.03 - Performs tapping using a drill press
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-11.03.01P select taps taps are selected according to specifications, workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed
D-11.03.02P select tap drill size tap drill size is verified to meet specifications
D-11.03.03P drill workpiece workpiece is drilled using selected tap drill
D-11.03.04P set up taps in drill press using tapping tooling taps are set up in drill press securely
D-11.03.05P tap hole hole is tapped and threads are produced
D-11.03.06P identify problems problems are identified
D-11.03.07P implement solutions problemsare eliminated
D-11.03.08P verify feature meets specifications feature is verified according to specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-11.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of drill press tapping tooling, its applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with drill press tapping tooling
identify types of drill press tapping tooling and describe their applications
identify thread types and class of fit

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D-11.04 - Finishes holes using a drill press

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

D-11.04 - Finishes holes using a drill press
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
D-11.04.01P set up hole finishing tooling hole finishing tooling is set up according to workpiece characteristics and operation to be performed
D-11.04.02P measure and check hole hole is measured and checked throughout the process and adjustments are made
D-11.04.03P use hole finishing tooling hole is produced according to specifications
D-11.04.04P identify problems problems are identified
D-11.04.05P implement solutions problemsare eliminated
D-11.04.06P verify hole meets specifications hole is verified according to specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
D-11.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of hole finishing tooling, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with hole finishing tooling
identify types of hole finishing tooling and describe their applications
D-11.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of measurements pertaining to hole finishing operations identify methods of measuring workpiece
D-11.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of calculations pertaining to hole finishing operations identify calculations required to verify sizing and positions

Range of Variables