Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.
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None
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19
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Beginner
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What Is Grinding? 110
This class describes the grinding action, explains how chips are formed, and covers wheel maintenance and safety.
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None
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15
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Beginner
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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.
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None
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13
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Beginner
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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.
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250110
250120
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13
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Intermediate
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Grinding Wheel Materials 210
This class describes common abrasive and bond materials for grinding wheels, as well as their applications.
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250100
250110
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19
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Intermediate
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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.
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250110
250120
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19
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Intermediate
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Dressing and Truing 230
This class describes the common methods used to balance, true, and dress a standard grinding wheel.
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250110
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16
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Intermediate
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Surface Grinder Operation 240
This class discusses the steps involved in grinding horizontal and vertical surfaces with a horizontal-spindle, reciprocating-table grinding machine.
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250110
250120
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17
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Intermediate
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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.
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250110
250120
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15
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Intermediate
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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.
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None
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19
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Intermediate
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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.
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None
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19
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Advanced
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Intro to Adhesive Bonding 110
This class describes adhesive bonding, adhesive classification, and the various factors that lead to a successful adhesive bond.
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None
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16
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Beginner
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Basics of the Bonding Process 120
This class describes the basics of the adhesive bonding process, as well as the various solidification methods of adhesives.
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None
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14
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Beginner
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Intro to Adhesive Properties 130
This class describes the mechanical and nonmechanical properties of adhesives and addresses how they impact adhesive bonding.
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None
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20
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Beginner
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Types of Adhesives 140
This class describes the characteristics, pros and cons, and applications of types of synthetic adhesives.
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None
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20
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Beginner
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Surface Preparation 210
This class discusses surface factors that affect adhesion, the nature of the different types of surfaces used in adhesive bonding, and the methods of selecting and preparing a surface for adhesive bonding.
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None
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18
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Intermediate
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Steps for Adhesive Application 220
This class discusses each step involved in the adhesive application process, as well as basic dispensing methods and methods of testing the effectiveness of the application process on the assembly line.
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None
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16
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Intermediate
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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.
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None
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13
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Beginner
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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.
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None
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17
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Beginner
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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.
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None
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15
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Beginner
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