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Class Name

Prereq.

Lessons

Difficulty

Department

Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.

None

Beginner

What Is Grinding? 110
This class describes the grinding action, explains how chips are formed, and covers wheel maintenance and safety.

None

Beginner

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.

None

Beginner

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.

250110 250120

Intermediate

Grinding Wheel Materials 210
This class describes common abrasive and bond materials for grinding wheels, as well as their applications.

250100 250110

Intermediate

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.

250110 250120

Intermediate

Dressing and Truing 230
This class describes the common methods used to balance, true, and dress a standard grinding wheel.

250110

Intermediate

History and Definition of CNC 100
This class outlines the origin of today's CNC machines.

None

Beginner

Mechanics of CNC 110
This class describes how parts and tools move in CNC systems.

None

Beginner

Basics of the CNC Turning Center 120
This class describes the basic parts of the turning center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.

None

Beginner

Basics of the CNC Machining Center 130
This class describes the basic parts of the machining center as well as the devices used on this machine. Includes an Interactive Lab.

None

Beginner

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.

None

Beginner

CNC Coordinates 140
This class explains how coordinates are used on CNC machines. Includes an Interactive Lab.

None

Beginner

Part Program 150
This class introduces the major code groups used in a CNC part program. Includes an Interactive Lab.

None

Beginner

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.

None

Beginner

CNC Manual Operations 200
This class describes the control features that allow a CNC operator to execute tasks manually. Includes an Interactive Lab.

300110 300140

Intermediate

CNC Offsets 210
This class identifies the tool adjustments necessary for setting up an accurate CNC operation. Includes an Interactive Lab.

300120 300130 300200

Intermediate

CNC Specs for the Mill 220
This class identifies common specifications of CNC mills and describes the various features and options available on different machines.

300110 300130 300140

Intermediate

CNC Specs for the Lathe 225
This class identifies common specifications of CNC lathes and describes the various features and options available on different machines.

300110 300120 300140

Intermediate

Creating a Turning Program 280
This class explains the key components in the creation and execution of a simple turning program. Includes an Interactive Lab.

300150 300210

Intermediate

Turning Calculations 285
This class identifies and explains the common calculations that are necessary to create a turning program.

800210 300120 300140

Intermediate

Creating a Milling Program 290
This class explains the key components in the creation and execution of a simple milling program. Includes an Interactive Lab.

300150 300210

Intermediate

Milling Calculations 295
This class explains the common calculations necessary to plot the toolpaths for a basic milling program.

300130 300140 800210

Intermediate

Canned Cycles 310
This class describes the operation of common canned cycles that appear on machining and turning centers. Includes an Interactive Lab.

200140 300280

Advanced

GE Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
This class describes the various sections of the GE Fanuc 0-C mill control panel as well as the steps for powering up, powering down, and homing the machine. Includes GE Fanuc CNC Simulators.

300130 300150 300200 300210

Intermediate

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