MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #20 – MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

 

WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS

 

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

7%      Health & Safety

 

12%    Machine Tool Technology Related Mathematics

 

10%    Machine Tool Technology Measurement

            - Measurement Devices

            - Measurement Process

 

3%      Machine Tool Technology Hand Tools

 

3%      Machine Tool Technology Scientific Principles

 

5%      Machine Technology Blueprints, Sketches and Production

 

25%    Machine Tool Technology Power Tools and Equipment

            - Specialized Machine Equipment                                                     - Drill Press

            - Power Saw                                                                                    - Pedestal Grinder

            - Belt Sander                                                                                   - Surface Grinder

            - Engine Lathe                                                                                 - Milling Machine

 

35%    Machine Tool Technology CNC Software Program and Codes

 

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS.  SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.

 

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK

Industrial Press

 

TECHNOLOGY OF MACHINE TOOLS by Krar, Oswald and St. Armand

McGraw-Hill

 

ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINE TRADES

Delmar Publishers, Inc.

 

FAMILIAR PROBLEMS IN MECHANICAL DRAWING by French and Svenson

McGraw-Hill

 

http://www.haascnc.com/training/MillProgram_PDF/xmwb.pdf

 

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.


SCOPE OF TEST CODE #20 - MACHINE TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

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The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions.  Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices.  Listed below are several sample items:

 

 

 

 

If a person comes in contact with a live electrical wire, the first thing to do is:

 

            a.         immediately separate the person from the wire

*           b.         shut off the power source

            c.         cover person with fire blanket

            d.         go for help

 

The included angle of an Unified National Form threading tool is:

 

*           a.         60°

            b.         59°

            c.         14 ½°

            d.         30°

 

 

* indicates correct answer

 

 

THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATED: 9/2008


MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #20 - MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

 
PERFORMANCE EXAM
 
TIME ALLOWED: 5 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

23 % MILING OPERATIONS-TENGTH-WIDTH-HOLES-& SLOTS

            - Set up and adjust proper feeds and speeds

            - Set up vise and other devices for holding regular and irregular shapes

            - Mill to specified tolerances

            - Accurately use measurement practices

 

23 % CNC MILL AND DRILL

-          Understanding the Cartesian Co-Ordinate System

-          Accurately locate and position drill holes

-          Accurately locate and position mill grooves

-          Accurately locate all holes and grooves to correct depths

 

37% LATHE OPERATION-LENGTHS-DIAMETERS-THREAD-CHAMFERS & CONCENTRICITY

-          Set up and operate the engine lathe for most basic external operations such as:

-          Facing, grooving, turning, and threading

-          Use various speeds and feeds

-          Accurately use measurement practices

-          Demonstrate proper use of tools, eye protection and work attire 

 

12% GRINDING AND PRECISION FINISHING

-          Perform surface grinding operations

-          Set up work (magnetic chuck)

-          Select,  true and dress abrasive wheels

-          Grind flat, square, and true position to a specific surface finish

-          Accurately use measurement practices

 

5 % SAFETY  

-          Demonstrate Safety Standards as Outlined by the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks

 

TRADE STANDARD FOR THE MACHINE TRADES:

 

Work pieces must fall within the specific parameters of geometric shape, actual size, and surface finish that has been predetermined by the blue print, drawing, or verbal directions.

 

Included in this Trade standard is the safe operation and care of tools and equipment used in the manufacture of work pieces.

 

Safety concerns in the Machine Trade include all OSHA

requirements. The individual must be concerned

with both his/her safety as well as the

safety of everyone in the shop.


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TOOLS CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO BRING:

 

Calculator

6" Scale (Steel Rule)

0-1 Micrometer

1-2 Micrometer

Vernier Caliper

Center Gauge

Threading Tool - 60 Degree

1/8" Necking Tool

Turning Tool and Right Hand Facing Tool

#3 Center Drill

Edgefinder

Safety Glasses - OSHA Approved

Last Word Type Indicator

Carbide Tooling Allowed (Cemented or Indexable No Shank larger than ¾ Square)

 

(Candidate may bring any other personal tools that he/she feels will assist him/her in successfully completing the Exam.)

 

 

MACHINIST HANDBOOK AVAILABLE AT SITE

 

Please use http://www.haascnc.com/training/MillProgram_PDF/xmwb.pdf as a reference when preparing for your performance exam.

 

HAAS CNC Simulator Controller will be used during the exam.

 

You will program a CNC Milling Part.

 

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

REGULATION WORK SHOES AND SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN

 

 

 

 

 

CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS

ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.

 

 

 

UPDATED: 4/2010

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