MS 190 - Precision Grinding-Cylindrical Surface

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. Inspect 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. Evaluate 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.
4. Demonstrate ability to grind cylindrical parts between centers.
   1. Demonstrate ability to properly secure work piece between centers.
   2. Select appropriate drive mechanism for operation to be completed.
   3. Align work table for straight cylindrical grinding using proper indicators.
   4. Surface grind work piece to tolerance specified on engineering drawing ex: +/- .0002 of an inch total variance.
   5. Demonstrate ability to grind OD taper to specified tolerances.
5. Demonstrate ability to internal grind cylindrical parts held in chucking device.
   1. Demonstrate ability to properly secure work piece in 3 or 4 jaw chuck.
   2. Demonstrate ability to properly secure work piece using magnetic chuck.
   3. Select appropriate grinding wheel for internal grinding operation.
   4. Align work table for straight cylindrical grinding using proper indicators.
   5. Surface grind work piece to tolerance specified on engineering drawing ex: +/- .0002 of an inch total variance.