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Grinder Specialist

The main focus of this program is to take an accelerated grinder graduate and advance them to the next level of expertise to become a grinder specialist. Companies that specifically advertise for a grinder specialist will be appreciate the versatility of skills included in the program. The body of knowledge goes beyond grinding to include Computer Aided Manufacturing and interfacing with CNC Grinders. Exposure to jigs, fixtures and mold design is also included. Possible occupations may include Grinder Specialist or Apprentice/Journeyman. Upon Successful completion of the Grinder Specialist Program, students will receive a diploma.

Program Objective
To provide additional training in related grinding technologies to advance the manual grinder to the next level of CNC and CAM machining.

A graduate of the Grinder Specialist Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate safe work habits in the operation of shop tools and equipment
2. Apply math and blueprint knowledge to perform grinding operations
3. Demonstrate the use and working knowledge of precision measuring devices commonly used in precision grinding trades
4. Understand the differences between manual grinding and CNC grinding operations and the pros and cons of both methods
5. Apply the concepts and methods of grinding theory to grind work from start to finish
6. Transfer the skills and knowledge learned to the workforce
7. Understand the set-up and operations of CNC Grinders, interfacing with CAM software packages and how to integrate the technologies.
8. Understand simple designs of jigs, fixtures and molds

Courses Needed for Completion:

Basic Blueprint Reading
Course Code #: BPR110

Course Description:
Program is geared towards the first time user. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals and the ability to form a mental picture of different views. Students will be asked to draw orthographic drawings, missing views and isometric views to enhance their understanding of prints.
Prerequisite: None

Technical Math I
Course Code: MAT100

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the mathematics utilized daily on the manufacturing/tool and die shop floor. Emphasis is on the contextual use of math utilizing blueprints, machining processes and measurement data. Students will progress through Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, and receive primary exposure to the Trigonometry prevalent in the industry today.
Prerequisite: None

Practical Dimensional Inspection
Course Code #: QCT200

Course Description:
This program is to introduce individuals to the necessary elements required to be effective in the use of precision gaging equipment utilized in manufacturing trades and tool and die industries. Instruction geared toward dimensional inspection techniques and your role as an inspector.
Prerequisites: Basic Blueprint Reading or Equivalent

Accelerated Grinding
Course Code: AGT 300

Course Description:
This course is specifically geared toward exposing a student to all the grinding techniques that a typical Grinder Specialist would encounter in their first 2 years of working experience in a tool and die shop.
Prerequisites: Basic Blueprint Reading and Technical Math I or Equivalent

Manual Milling
Course Code: MAN110

Course Description:
This course is geared to the novice student/first time learner on manual vertical milling machines. Emphasis will be on safety and fundamentals of operating a milling machine. Students will utilize the skills learned in First Step and apply them to the milling operations.
Prerequisites: First Step Program or Equivalent

Technical Math II
Course Code: MAT200

Course Description:
Advanced mathematical problems utilizing geometric propositions of design and trigonometry to solve more complex machining problems such as compound angle analysis, G-code programming points and arc swings, roll dimensions and formula development.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I

Jig and Fixture Design
Course Code: TDM150

Course Description:
Focused toward the apprentice toolmaker and moldmaker, this course consists of everything you need to know to effectively design and build simple jigs and fixtures for production or short run parts.
Prerequisites: First Step, Technical Math II or Equivalent

Intro to Computers
Course Code: BCS100

Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of personal computers and the operating system by which they most commonly operate.
Prerequisites: None

CNC Grinding
Course Code: CNC 230

Course Description: This course is designed to expose you to the fundamentals of setting up, programming and operations of a CNC surface grinding machine.
Prerequisite: First Step and Manual Grinding or Equivalent


Computer Aided Manufacturing 2D
Course Code: CAC 125

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the software so they can use it to write G-code programs for various CNC machines.
Prerequisites: First Step and one of the following: CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, CNC Grinding, CNC Wire EDM or Equivalent


Introduction to Mold Design
Course Code: MDT 100

Course Description:
This program is specifically targeted towards third and fourth year tool and die/machinist apprentices and entry level engineering personnel and as such is a condensed version of the full fledged Mold Design curriculum.
Prerequisites: First Step, Technical Math II or Equivalent