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MS 185 - Precision Grinding-Flat Surface

Credits: 3
Instructs on proper selection and operation of precision flat surface grinding machines. Selects proper grinding wheels, grinding machine and work holding devises for a variety of grinding operations. Grinds previously machined and heat treated projects from prerequisite course.

Prerequisite(s): MS 181W  or SKTR 181W  or instructor permission
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives
  1. Demonstrate proper care and safety during use of grinding machines.
    1. Identify various parts of grinding machine.
    2. Identify proper placement of guards on grinding machine.
    3. Use proper safety equipment while operating grinding machine.
    4. Identify the appropriate grinding operation necessary to hold tolerances.
    5. Select proper grinding wheel based on material to be ground.
    6. Select proper grinding wheel for machine to be used.
    7. Select proper coolant medium to be used for grinding operation.
    8. Evaluate grinding wheel for damage.
    9. Properly mount and balance grinding wheel on arbor.
    10. Properly true and dress grinding wheel for operation.
    11. Identify various abrasive types and their effect on work piece surface integrity.
    12. Select the correct abrasives for your specific grinding applications.
    13. Identify types of grinding machines.
  2. Demonstrate proper set up of grinding machines.
    1. Identify various abrasive types and their effect on work piece surface integrity.
    2. Select the correct abrasives for your specific grinding applications
    3. Properly mount and balance grinding wheel on arbor.
    4. Properly true and dress grinding wheel for operation
  3. Demonstrate proper use of grinding machines.
    1. Identify when a grinding operation is necessary.
    2. Identify the appropriate grinding operation necessary to hold tolerances.
    3. Select proper grinding wheel based on material to be ground.
    4. Select proper grinding wheel for machine to be used.
    5. Select proper coolant medium to be used for grinding operation.
    6. Inspect grinding wheel for damage
    7. Properly mount and balance grinding wheel on arbor.
    8. Properly true and dress grinding wheel for operation.
    9. Identify various abrasive types and their effect on work piece surface integrity.
    10. Select the correct abrasives for your specific grinding applications.
    11. Identify different methods of work holding.
    12. Select proper method of work holding.
    13. Run grinding machine through proper warm up cycles prior to operation.
    14. Safely operate grinding machine.
    15. Surface grind work piece to tolerance specified on engineering drawing ex: +/- .0005 of an inch.



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