MODULE_02 // course overview
Module 2: Shop Safety, Tools, and Measurement
Mechanical work starts with not getting hurt and not scrapping parts. This module covers shop safety, the measuring tools every FTC team needs, and the cutting and threading operations used on almost every robot. Work safely and measure accurately before touching the robot.
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Lesson Roadmap
2.1 · Shop SafetyLesson 2.1: Shop Safety, Protective Equipment, and Working RulesOpen2.2 · Measuring ToolsLesson 2.2: Calipers, Rules, and Squares, and How to Read ThemOpen2.3 · Cutting & DrillingLesson 2.3: Cutting and Drilling Aluminum and PolycarbonateOpen2.4 · TappingLesson 2.4: Tapping Holes and Choosing the Correct Tap DrillOpenModule 2 · Mastery QuizModule 2 Mastery Quiz: Shop Safety, Tools, and MeasurementOpen
What This Unit Covers
Follow shop safety rules and identify the required protective equipment for each operation.
Read a caliper to a thousandth of an inch and choose the right tool for a given measurement.
Cut and drill aluminum and polycarbonate without damaging the material or the tool.
Tap a hole to the correct size and understand why tap drill size matters.
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