Develop a process plan for a part requiring milling, drilling, turning, and/or grinding.
Development should include
- formulating a set of strategies to manufacture the part
- filling out an operation sheet reflecting the chosen strategies
- including the required speeds and feeds and explaining each of the steps in the process plan
- identifying all major components and functions of the machine tools, all major hand tools, measuring tools, fixtures, and work materials
- providing the rationale for the speeds and feeds selected.
Process/Skill Questions
- Why is it important to follow a process plan?
- What are some possible consequences of not following a process plan?
- How can a bad plan affect the completion of a job?