Course Description : About this Course : In this free online course, you will learn about the working principles and material removal mechanisms of various abrasive machining and finishing processes. The course starts by introducing you to manufacturing and abrasive particles and grinding processes. The course examines the use of grinding fluids, their adverse effects and biodegradation. You will learn about honing, lapping and superfinishing. LEARNING OUTCOMES : Discuss the grinding process, including grinding fluids and their ecological effects Recall the working mechanisms of honing, lapping and super finishing Describe the vibratory bowl and drag finishing methods Demonstrate how surface roughness can be measured and represented