MCH225 Surface Grind Mach & Operation

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Covers the setup, applications, and operations of the horizontal spindle/reciprocating table surface grinder to produce parts at extremely close tolerances with improved surface finishes and accuracy. Introduces automatic grinder operations, required setups and operational sequencing, and grinding of angular surfaces on a work piece to print specifications. Covers grinding wheels and abrasives, selecting, balancing, and mounting the grinding wheel, and the methods/machines of surface grinding. This course is also offered as APR 225M; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either designator will be subject to the course repeat policy. Prerequisites: APR 100M or MCH 100. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 2

List of classes for MCH225 Surface Grind Mach & Operation
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
42398In-personColumbia County OMIC 101
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
with time to be announced at a later date

From September 22 through December 13, 2025
Matt M PresleyBooks for CRN 42398
Class details for CRN 42398
Fees: $12
Notes: Open lab: 9:00 am to 3 pm
42225In-personSylvania AM 113
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
with time to be announced at a later date

From September 22 through December 13, 2025
Ralph S HancockBooks for CRN 42225
Class details for CRN 42225
Fees: $12

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.