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MFG 271 - Grinders Lab

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
During this course, students will become familiar with basic setups, as well as the safe operation and care of a surface grinder in a lab environment.
Corequisite: MFG 270  
Competencies
  1. Operate a manual surface grinder
    1. Demonstrate a safe grinding setup
    2. Demonstrate proper technique for operation
    3. Create parallel and other common surfaces to print specifications
  2. Operate hydraulic surface grinder
    1. Demonstrate a safe grinding setup
    2. Setup surface grinder for operation
    3. Create parallel and other common surfaces to print specifications
  3. Create appropriate setup for grinding accessories
    1. Make use of a rotary device to grind round parts
    2. Utilize a diamond-dressing device to dress or true wheel
    3. Construct a safe setup utilizing blocking
    4. Summarize form dressing
  4. Examine workpiece form and orientation
    1. Make use of traditional measuring equipment.
    2. Utilize a CMM
  5. Maintain all tooling and equipment (student or school property) in accordance with each individual manufacturer
    1. Perform required daily maintenance for a surface grinder
    2. Demonstrate appropriate care of a magnetic chuck
    3. Demonstrate proper care of a surface plate and accessories
  6. Demonstrate shop safety as it applies to the grinding machines.
    1. Wear safety clothing appropriate for operating a surface grinder
    2. Wear eye protection
    3. Explain what routine maintenance on the grinding machine must be performed

Competencies Revised Date: 2019



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