Hard Skills
AdvancedCentreless Grinding SetupThe technical process of configuring regulating wheels, work-rest blades, and through-feed angles to achieve precise dimensions on cylindrical parts without the use of centers.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement ToolingProficiency in utilizing micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and air gauges to verify tight tolerances of ground components.
IntermediateTechnical Blueprint InterpretationThe ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
IntermediateGrinding Wheel Dressing and TrueingThe skill of using diamond dressing tools to refresh the wheel surface and maintain the correct profile for consistent cutting action.
Soft Skills
BasicMachine Safety and GuardingStrict adherence to safety protocols specifically for high-speed abrasive machinery, including the use of interlocks and personal protective equipment.
AdvancedTroubleshooting and Defect AnalysisIdentifying the root causes of grinding defects such as chatter, taper, or out-of-roundness and making machine adjustments to correct them.