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Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.
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Identify abrasive tools in the work space and demonstrate their proper use.
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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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Organize abrasive tools according to their grit size and match them with appropriate applications.
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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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For a sample set of parts, match the grinding processes required to achieve the specified part tolerance and finish.
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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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On each grinding machine used in the work space, demonstrate how to adjust wheel speed; feed the grinding wheel along each possible axis using the machine controls.
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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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Organize grinding wheels used within a work space into groups according to the abrasive type, bond, and size; match them with the proper workpiece materials.
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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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Demonstrate how to use a grinding wheel manufacturer's catalog to select an appropriate grinding wheel for a specific application.
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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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True and balance a straight grinding wheel; true and balance a cup wheel, if used on the job.
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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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For a basic rectangular part, use the surface grinder to grind and finish all sides within an acceptable tolerance range.
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Basic Measurement 110
This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop to ensure part quality. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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For a series of sample parts and prints, determine the most appropriate device to use for measuring a series of features.
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Surface Measurement 140
This class identifies the different types of surface texture and describes how the surface texture of a part affects its use.
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Demonstrate the correct use of a visual vs. master to inspect a sample surface; use an instrument such as a profilometer to measure the roughness value of a sample part.
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Metal Classification 150
This class introduces the AISI-SAE classification for steels.
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Produce a list of metals used in the shop and list their matching AISI-SAE classifications.
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Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210
This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of steels and their alloys.
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Reference a sample ferrous material according to a standard chart to identify the alloys it contains.
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Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220
This class identifies the major categories, properties, and uses of nonferrous metals and their alloys.
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Reference a sample nonferrous material according to a standard chart to identify the alloys it contains.
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Heat Treatment of Steel 230
This class describes the different steel phases as well as common heat treatment methods for steel. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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For a sample of workpieces, separate the workpieces based on visual inspection into two groups according to whether or not they were heat treated; validate the heat-treated group via hardness testing.
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Approaches to Maintenance 120
This class provides an introduction to the maintenance profession and describes various approaches to the practice of maintenance.
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Obtain the operator-driven daily maintenance task list for each machine used in the work space; demonstrate each maintenance task.
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Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150
This class describes the elements of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and explains how TPM helps reduce losses and waste.
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Assess over time the availability, performance rate, and quality rate of a bottleneck machine in an identified work cell. calculate the overall equipment effectiveness for the machine.
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Machine Guarding 140
This class covers basic machine guarding practices and devices and includes information on hazardous machine components, motions, and actions.
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Identify machine guards on each machine used in the work space and indicate whether or not they are removable during normal operation.
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Hand and Power Tool Safety 145
This class covers general safety guidelines for using hand and power tools as regulated by OSHA.
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Select the proper PPE for each powered tool used in the work space; demonstrate the safe and proper use of each powered tool.
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Intro to Workholding 104
This class introduces the role of a workholding device during the manufacturing process and identifies common groups of these devices.
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Collect the various workholding devices used on the job and demonstrate their proper setup and use.
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Supporting and Locating Principles 106
This class describes the fundamental theory to properly supporting, locating, and clamping a workpiece. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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Identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary surfaces on a part; demonstrate how to load a part in the current setup so that the primary, secondary, and tertiary surfaces contact the fixture properly.
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Clamping Basics 108
This class covers the most common types of clamping components and explains their relative advantages and applications.
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Show the proper use of a toe clamp and a strap clamp and contrast their use to alternative clamping methods.
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Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
This class identifies the standard workholding devices used for both the mill and the lathe.
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Demonstrate how to setup and install a chuck, collet, or vise on an appropriate machine, depending on job responsibilities.
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Linear Instrument Characteristics 115
This class describes the various characteristics of linear measuring instruments and explains how variation affects the inspection process. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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For three key features on a sample rectangular part, select the appropriate gage or instrument and correctly measure the feature; for three key features on a sample cylindrical part, select the appropriate gage or instrument and correctly measure the feature.
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