MFT 147 - Introduction to Grinding Operations
Credits: 3
1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MFT 145
Description
This course is designed to introduce the processes of precision grinding operations and their applications. Students will use surface grinders and techniques to make parts to specification. Additionally, they will study grinding safety, wheel selection, dressing wheels, surface finishes, grinding flats, parallels, squares, steps slots and angles.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Recognize and utilize safe work techniques.
- Identify parts, operations and applications of the surface grinder.
- Develop process plan for grinding parts.
- Identify and select proper grinding wheels for various materials and applications.
- Demonstrate appropriate setup for given operation.
Listed Topics
- Shop safety
- Job planning
- Wheel selections
- Wheel dressing
- Work holding
- Surface grinding
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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