(Optional) Perform routine surface grinding, using manual surface grinders with a wheel 10 inches or smaller in diameter.

Performance should include

  • using a pedestal grinder
  • sharpening drill bits
  • grinding or sharpening lathe tooling
  • ensuring safety by ring testing grinding wheels, performing visual safety inspection, and mounting and dressing a grinding wheel to prepare for surface grinding
  • producing a part to match the process plan and blueprint specifications
  • finishing the six surfaces of the block so they are square within .001 inch over 4 inches; finishes to be at least 32 microinches or better; and surfaces with no sharp edges.

Process/Skill Questions

  • What is the importance of dressing a wheel before running the job?
  • What are the different types of grinding wheels?
  • Why is it important that a part is relatively flat before it is positioned for grinding?