Intro to Abrasives 100
This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.
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| 19 | Beginner |
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
| 15 | 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.
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none
| 13 | 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.
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250110 250120
| 13 | Intermediate |
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
| 19 | 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.
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250110 250120
| 19 | Intermediate |
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
| 16 | Intermediate |
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Intro to EDM 100
This class introduces the process, components and machines of electric discharge machining.
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200110
| 16 | Beginner |
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Electrical Units 110
This class describes how electricity flows and explains the basic units used to measure electricity.
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none
| 20 | Beginner |
Safety for Electric Work 115
This class describes the safety risks associated with electricity. It also discusses the necessary precautions for working with electricity safely.
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none
| 16 | Beginner |
Intro to Circuits 120
This class describes the basic components of an electrical circuit and explains how they are represented in schematic drawings.
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| 19 | Beginner |
Intro to Magnetism 130
This class covers the fundamental principles of magnetism and explains its relationship to electricity.
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| 16 | Beginner |
DC Circuit Components 140
This class explains the function and purpose of the various components used in DC circuits.
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| 15 | Beginner |
NEC Overview 150
This class introduces the NEC codebook and explains how it is used by electrical workers.
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| 17 | Beginner |
Series Circuit Calculations 200
This class covers the formulas and rules for calculating the values of voltage, current, resistance, and power in direct-current series circuits.
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550110 550120
| 18 | Intermediate |
Parallel Circuit Calculations 205
This class introduces the rules and formulas for parallel circuit calculations.
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550110 550115 550120
| 16 | Intermediate |
AC Fundamentals 210
This class introduces the concept of alternating current (AC) and describes the variables that measure AC power.
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550110 550115 550120
| 15 | Intermediate |
Electrical Instruments 220
An overview of the various meters used in electrical maintenance. Basic principles, proper usage, and safety procedures are discussed.
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550110 550115 550120
| 16 | Intermediate |
Electrical Print Reading 225
This class explains the basic principles of reading electrical prints with an emphasis on schematic symbols.
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550120 550140
| 15 | Intermediate |
DC Power Sources 230
This course introduces the various means by which DC power is created and used. It also discusses DC power generation and the limits of its applications.
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550110 550130 550140
| 18 | Intermediate |
AC Power Sources 235
This course introduces the various means by which AC power is produced and used. It also covers AC’s advantages over DC and power transformation.
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550110 550115 550120 550130
| 19 | Intermediate |
Conductor Selection 240
This course describes different conductor and insulation types and explains proper wire sizing according to NEC standards and calculations.
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550110 550115 550150
| 15 | Intermediate |
Battery Selection 250
This class discusses the factors on which batteries are rated and describes many of the most common battery types.
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550110 550115 550140
| 17 | Intermediate |
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Intro to Fluid Systems 100
This class provides an introduction to fluid power systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic components.
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none
| 14 | Beginner |
Safety for Hydraulics and Pneumatics 105
This class addresses safe work practices for hydraulics and pneumatics and includes information on preventive measures for safety hazards in the manufacturing workplace.
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| 17 | Beginner |
Intro to Forces of Fluid Power 110
This class provides an introduction to the forces of fluid power, including force multiplication, work, energy, and power.
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| 16 | Beginner |
Intro to Hydraulic Components 120
This class presents an overview of basic hydraulic system components.
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| 15 | Beginner |
Intro to Pneumatic Components 125
This class presents an overview of basic pneumatic system components.
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| 17 | Beginner |
Intro to Fluid Conductors 130
This class provides an overview of fluid power conductors, including pipe, tubing, hose, and manifolds.
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| 16 | Beginner |
Fittings for Fluid Systems 135
This class provides an overview of fittings for fluid power systems, including pipe fittings, tube fittings, hose fittings, and the seals that make them work.
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570130
| 17 | Beginner |
Preventive Maintenance for Fluid Systems 140
This class provides and introduction to preventive maintenance for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid systems.
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| 20 | Beginner |
Hydraulic Power Variables 200
This class discusses the variables involved in hydraulic power transmission and how they describe the capabilities of a hydraulic system.
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570110
| 16 | Intermediate |
Pneumatic Power Variables 205
This class discusses the variables involved in pneumatic power transmission and how they describe the capabilities of a pneumatic system.
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570110
| 17 | Intermediate |
Hydraulic Power Sources 210
This class discusses the various types of hydraulic pumps and how they create fluid flow. It also describes prime movers and the considerations for selecting a pump and motor unit for a specific application.
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570105 570110 570120
| 14 | Intermediate |
Pneumatic Power Sources 215
This class describes different types of compressors and how they generate gas flow. It also describes prime movers and primary factors to consider when selecting a compressor for a particular application.
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570125
| 14 | Intermediate |
Fluid System Print Reading 220
This class describes the basic layout of hydraulic and pneumatic prints and addresses the most commons symbols used to identify components.
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570100, 570120, 570125
| 19 | Intermediate |
Hydraulic Valve Applications 230
This class surveys the most common types of hydraulic control valves and explains how each type functions within a hydraulic system.
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570100 570120
| 17 | Intermediate |
Pneumatic Control Valves 235
This class surveys the most common types of pneumatic control valves and explains how each type functions within a pneumatic system.
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570100 570125
| 16 | Intermediate |
Actuator Applications 240
This class provides an overview of actuators for fluid power systems, including cylinders, rotary actuators, and fluid motors.
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570110 570120 570125
| 16 | Intermediate |
Basic Hydraulic System Design 310
This class provides an overview of basic hydraulic circuits and how they are designed to perform basic tasks.
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570200 570220 570230
| 18 | Advanced |
Basic Pneumatic Circuit Design 315
This class provides an overview of basic pneumatic circuits and how they are designed to perform basic tasks.
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570205 570220 570235
| 12 | Advanced |
Hydraulic Fluid Selection 320
This class provides an overview of the types of hydraulic fluid and the properties that make them ideal for certain applications.
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570120 570140
| 18 | Advanced |
Filter Selection and Maintenance 330
This class provides an overview of contamination, hydraulic filters, and fluid maintenance.
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570120 570140
| 16 | Advanced |
Hydraulic Principles and System Design 340
This class provides an overview of common mathematical calculations used to size fluid components in the design phase of circuit creation.
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570200 570210
| 12 | Advanced |
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Basic Measurement 110
This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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| 18 | Beginner |
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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| 15 | Beginner |
Basics of the CMM 120
This class identifies the major types and components of the coordinate measuring machine and describes the coordinate system.
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| 16 | Beginner |
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130
This class explains the principles of optical inspection and describes the optical comparator.
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| 16 | Beginner |
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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| 18 | Beginner |
Overview of Threads 150
This class describes the various parts of a screw thread and how threads are manufactured. It also covers thread standards and tolerances, how threads are inspected, and the various tools used to inspect them.
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| 18 | Beginner |
Intro to GD&T 200
This class introduces the fundamental concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and describes the main types of tolerances included in the standard. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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350110 800130
| 20 | Intermediate |
Calibration Fundamentals 210
This class describes the calibration process and explains how measuring instruments are traced back to national and international standards. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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350110 350115
| 20 | Intermediate |
Inspecting with CMMs 220
This class compares the advantages and common uses of various CMM components and software applications.
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350110 350115 350120
| 17 | Intermediate |
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230
This class compares different types of optical comparators and explains how they work best under different conditions.
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350115 350130
| 19 | Intermediate |
Hole Inspection 240
This class explains different hole characteristics and describes how specific gages are used for different hole inspection applications. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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350110 350115
| 20 | Intermediate |
Thread Inspection 250
This class describes common screw threads, their standards, and the common methods and devices used to inspect them. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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350110 350150
| 19 | Intermediate |
Hardness Testing 260
This class provides an overview of the most common hardness testing methods and describes how to read hardness ratings.
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500120
| 18 | Intermediate |
Measuring System Analysis 300
This class explains the purpose and methods of measuring systems analysis, including measurement variation and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.
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350210 , 900210
| 20 | Advanced |
Interpreting GD&T 310
This class explains important rules of GD&T and also describes how common features are specified in GD&T prints. Includes an Interactive Lab.
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350200
| 20 | Advanced |
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Basics of the Manual Mill 110
This class describes the basic components of the manual mill and also describes common workholding devices, cutting tools, and toolholders used on the mill.
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| 14 | Beginner |
Basics of the Engine Lathe 115
This class describes the basic parts of the engine lathe as well as the cutting tools and workholding devices used on a typical lathe.
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| 17 | Beginner |
Overview of Manual Mill Setup 200
This class describes the proper setup for a typical mill operation and explains how to determine mill settings, align mill components, and select proper tooling.
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150110
| 16 | Intermediate |
Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205
This class describes the proper setup for a typical lathe operation and explains how to align, adjust, and select the components on the lathe.
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150115
| 19 | Intermediate |
Benchwork and Layout Operations 210
This class describes common benchwork operations performed on the mill before and after machining a part and describes common layout tools and procedures.
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150110 150115
| 15 | Intermediate |
Manual Mill Operation 220
This class guides you through the machining of a common part on the mill as well as explains common milling operations performed on the mill.
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150205
| 18 | Intermediate |
Engine Lathe Operation 225
This class guides you through the machining of a cylindrical part using inner- and outer-diameter cutting operations as well as explains general principles surrounding each operation.
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150115 150205
| 19 | Intermediate |
Holemaking on the Mill 230
This class describes how to perform common holemaking operations on the manual mill and explains common principles about each holemaking process.
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150200 150220
| 15 | Intermediate |
Threading on the Engine Lathe 235
This class describes the manual lathe components used for threading and explains how to cut and inspect an external and internal thread.
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150205 150225
| 14 | Intermediate |
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Intro to Mechanical Systems 100
This class examines simple machines such as the lever and inclined plane and covers basic concepts of physical science, including mechanical advantage and friction.
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| 20 | Beginner |
Safety for Mechanical Work 105
This class describes safety precautions for performing maintenance on mechanical systems.
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| 12 | Beginner |
Forces of Machines 110
This class identifies the various types of mechanical forces and describes how these forces act on objects.
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none
| 17 | Beginner |
Power Transmission Components 120
This class discusses the process of mechanical power transmission and describes the components used to transmit mechanical energy.
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| 17 | Beginner |
Lubricant Fundamentals 130
This class describes different types of industrial lubricants and explains the importance of proper lubrication procedure.
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| 18 | Beginner |
Mechanical Power Variables 200
This class discusses the variables involved in mechanical power transmission and how they affect industrial processes.
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560110 560120 560130
| 14 | Intermediate |
Bearing Applications 210
This class describes different types of bearings, the operating conditions in which they are used, and installation and maintenance procedures relevant to the major types of bearings available.
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560100 560130
| 20 | Intermediate |
Spring Applications 220
This class discusses different types of springs, how they are used in machines, and how to select the right spring for a particular application.
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560100 560200
| 18 | Intermediate |
Belt Drive Applications 230
This class explains how belt drive systems are used to transmit power and discu | |