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Test Name:	Job: Machinist: Tool Room - UPDATED
Number of Questions:	200
Test Description:	The assessment for tool room machinists tests for an understanding of manual machine operation, cutting tool theory, part inspection, grinding operations, and workpiece material properties. This assessment also thoroughly addresses print reading and math skills. Test questions are based on class material from the abrasives, inspection, manual machining, materials, metal cutting, quality, safety, shop mathematics/print reading, and workholding departments.
Test Instructions:	This online test requires uninterrupted access to a computer with an Internet connection. For math-related questions, please have paper and pencils on hand for your calculations. Textbooks, calculators, and other electronic devices are NOT allowed.

This assessment covers all these classes:

Class Name	Prereq.	Lessons	Difficulty
Change page: 1 2 3 4 5 Displaying page 1 of 5, items 1 to 20 of 100.
Change page: 1 2 3 4 5 Displaying page 1 of 5, items 1 to 20 of 100.
Intro to Abrasives 100 This class defines abrasive processes and explains the major groups of abrasive tools.	None	19	Beginner
What Is Grinding? 110 This class describes the grinding action, explains how chips are formed, and covers wheel maintenance and safety.	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.	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.	250110 250120	13	Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Materials 210 This class describes common abrasive and bond materials for grinding wheels, as well as their applications.	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.	250110 250120	19	Intermediate
Dressing and Truing 230 This class describes the common methods used to balance, true, and dress a standard grinding wheel.	250110	16	Intermediate
Basic Measurement 110 This class introduces the basic measuring devices used in the shop to ensure part quality. Includes an Interactive Lab.	None	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.	None	15	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.	None	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.	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.	350110 350115	20	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.	350110 350115	20	Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250 This class provides suggestions and how-to information for inspecting threads with a range of common instruments and gages. Includes an Interactive Lab.	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.	500120	18	Intermediate
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.	None	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.	None	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.	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.	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.	150110 150115	15	Intermediate