Title: Select tooling.
Course: Precision Machining Technology I (13204-I) > Section: Applying Metalworking Theory

Selection should include correlating the assigned job to the following choices:

- Identifying the common classes of machine tools
- Identifying cutting tools, tool-holding devices, and work-holding devices

- Applying machine tools theory (e.g., selecting appropriate machine tools for a given set of operations, operating machine tools to execute a specific operation, participating in machine capability study)

- Explaining the function of the major subsystems of the machine tools
- Selecting and applying a given machine tool appropriately

Process/Skill Questions

- Why is it important to use the right tool for the job?
- What is a center cutting end mill?
- What is the purpose of a reamer?
- What is a center drill, and for what operations is it used?