| Online |
Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
What Is Grinding? 110
This class describes the grinding action, explains how chips are formed, and covers wheel maintenance and safety.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Grinding Processes 120
This class identifies the major types of grinding operations and explains how they are performed on the machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Grinding Variables 200
This class identifies the most common variables that occur during grinding, with an emphasis on speeds and feeds. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Grinding Wheel Materials 210
This class describes common abrasive and bond materials for grinding wheels, as well as their applications.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Grinding Wheel Geometry 220
This class describes the major types of grinding wheels listed in the ANSI standard and explains the relationship between wheel geometry and workpiece shape.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Dressing and Truing 230
This class describes the common methods used to balance, true, and dress a standard grinding wheel.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Surface Grinder Operation 240
This class discusses the steps involved in grinding horizontal and vertical surfaces with a horizontal-spindle, reciprocating-table grinding machine.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Cylindrical Grinder Operation 250
This class identifies the main components of common cylindrical grinders and describes the various types of operations that can be performed.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Centerless Grinder Operation 260
This class addresses how to perform common grinding operations on the centerless grinder, as well as methods for mounting and truing the grinding and regulating wheels.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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| Online |
Setup for Centerless Grinders 320
This class explains how to set up the main components of a centerless grinder, as well as how to accurately position the workpiece on the work rest blade for various centerless grinding operations.
| Machining | Advanced |
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| Online |
History and Definition of CNC 100
This class outlines the origin of today's CNC machines and explains how modern CNC evolved from its original designs.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Mechanics of CNC 110
This class describes the mechanical systems involved in CNC axis movement, as well as how feedback is used for tool location.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Basics of the CNC Turning Center 120
This class describes the basic components of the turning center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Basics of the CNC Machining Center 130
This class describes the basic components of the machining center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Basics of the CNC Swiss-Type Lathe 135
This class describes the basic components of the Swiss-type lathe, as well as common tooling and machining operations.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
CNC Coordinates 140
This class explains the arrangement and orientation of the basic axes on a common CNC lathe and both a vertical and horizontal CNC mill. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
Part Program 150
This class introduces the major code groups used in a CNC part program. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
CAD/CAM Overview 160
This class describes the general process of using computers to design and manufacture parts and identifies common features available in CAD/CAM software.
| Machining | Beginner |
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| Online |
CNC Manual Operations 200
This class describes the control features that allow a CNC operator to execute tasks manually. Includes an Interactive Lab.
| Machining | Intermediate |
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