50-420-719Grinding Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on the terminology, type and operations of grinding machines in the metal-working industry. Apprentices use grinding machines and the attachments and accessories frequently encountered in manufacturing operations that use common grinding processes.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Determine safe operations for grinding machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use PPE when and where appropriate
    apply safety concepts correctly
    follow LOTOTO procedures
    attends to housekeeping of machine area

  2. Classify grinding machine tool capabilities by type
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    explain operation and application of various grinding machines
    list at least safety rules that apply to grinding machines
    explain the operation of assigned grinders
    identify specific applications for an assigned grinder
    identify major grinder parts
    explain the relationship between maintenance, safety, quality and machine life

  3. Identify grinding wheel terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explain selection of a grinding wheel for a given piece part and/or operation
    incorporate safe grinding practices
    apply efficiency of application
    recognize factors involved in selection (piece part material and hardness, finish, etc.)

  4. Select work-holding devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    explain selection of a work holding device given a piece part and an operation
    incorporate safe grinding practices
    recognize efficiency of application
    recognize accuracy in the choice of work holding device
    identify rigidity in the choice of work holding device

  5. Apply concepts of grinding machine tool operations
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    create set-up/operations sheet for an assigned grinding or abrasive application
    incorporate safety practices
    complete set-up/operations documentation
    identify set-up/operations steps and components for process being addressed