Hard Skills
AdvancedHoning Machine SetupConfiguring honing machines by installing appropriate abrasives, mandrels, and fixtures according to specific work orders.
IntermediatePrecision MetrologyUsing high-precision measuring instruments such as dial bore gauges and micrometers to verify internal diameters and surface finishes.
IntermediateBlueprint Reading and GD&TInterpreting engineering drawings and understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to guide the machining process.
IntermediateAbrasive Selection and ManagementSelecting the correct grit, bond, and material of honing stones based on the metal type and required surface roughness.
AdvancedMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying and correcting machining defects such as taper, barrel shape, or out-of-roundness during the honing cycle.