Through classroom and "hands-on" training, students will gain knowledge and practice skills needed in the multi-craft skilled maintenance field. Subjects studied and applied include Safety; MIG, TIG, Arc, and Oxyacetylene Welding; Technical Mathematics; Dimensional Metrology; Blueprint Reading: Mechanical; Electrical Schematics; Technical Sketching; Single Phase Circuit; AC Motor Controls; Machine Control Systems; Machinery's Handbook/Metallurgy; Introduction to Auto Cad; Programmable Logic Controllers; Stamping Technology; National Electric Code; Analog/Digital Electronics; Microprocessor Training for Robotics; Maintenance Machining (Engine Lathe/ Vertical Milling Machine).
*Each Topic can also be taken separately.
This course covers, safety, principle of pneumatics, directional control valves, pressure control valves, system maintenance and much more.
This course addresses basic mathematics relating to skilled trade areas and continue to plane geometry.
Must have I before II.
This course covers: safety, machine shop turning operations and shaping operations, machine job analysis, how to turn work between centers on a lathe, how to do machine work held in by a chuck on the lathe and using basic and indexed milling procedures.
Prerequisite: Dimensional Metrology.
This course is designed to develop two-and three-dimensional visualization
skills through the use of orthographic and pictorial drawing exercises.
Participants gain experience drawing a number of two-dimensional
orthographic drawings of manufactured and machined parts from three-dimensional
data, and vice-versa. Topics covered include: Sketching of all possible
orthographic views; Sketching of sectional views; Linear dimensioning
and coordinate tolerancing; Axonometric sketching; Oblique sketching;
Perspective sketching.
Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading I.
This introductory course provides the participant with hands-on training designed to improve manipulative skills with various precision measuring instruments. It is intended
for individuals who must use precision measuring equipment to determine if actual size dimensions of a manufactured part fall within design specifications. Participants are
exposed to a variety of instruments, quality principles, and metrological theory. The student is introduced to the following instruments, graduated in both SI Metric and US
Customary units: Steel Rules; Vernier Calipers; Height Gages; Dial Calipers; Outside, Inside, and Depth Micrometers; Dial and Dial Test Indicators; Precision Gage Blocks. Also
covered are numerous variable and attribute gages, and precise angular measurement using sine instruments and the universal level protractor. The practical aspects of the
following theoretical topics are integrated throughout the course: English and Metric Systems of Measurement; Direct, Transfer, Attribute, Variable, and Comparison Measurement;
Precision vs. Accuracy; Numerical Precision and Greatest Possible Error of a Measurement; Parallax Error; Bias in Measurement; Calibration of various instruments.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic components and principles of operation of typical control systems found in industrial settings. Participants are exposed to the most common modes of controls and their advantages and disadvantages. Includes: Introduction to programmable logic controls (PLCs); Programming; Input/Output devices; Developing a PLC; Maintaining a PLC system; System expansion.
Prerequisite: Machine Control Systems
This course provides a process for understanding and applying the National Electric Code to electrical contracting, plan development, and review. Practical problems and questions from every article of the Code are explored, including numerous examples involving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial installations. Mastery of the problems and answers in this course will prepare the participant for electrical examinations.
Prerequisite: Basic Electrical Safety Protection/Schematics.
Covers: Current; Resistance; Circuit theory; Voltage measurement with digital meters (AC and/or DC); Identification and measurement of wave forms using dual trace scopes; Troubleshooting; Bits and Bit notation; Evaluation of binary numbers; LSB and MSB bus; Logic elements; Integrated circuits; IC packages; Logic families; Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital conversions; Memory; Microprocessor interface systems and components. Participants will build various circuits using components studied in class and analyze the circuits using test equipment.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I.
Covers: Basic theoretical concepts of the microprocessor and computers; Programming in machine language; Writing programs for controlling LEDs, robots, motors, and other equipment; Speech synthesis. Participants will build, test, and troubleshoot the microprocessor system.
Prerequisite: Analog/Digital Electronics
This course is designed for anyone from a manufacturing setting
who must interpret engineering specifications found on mechanical
drawings.
Prerequisite: Technical Mathematics I.
This is a continuation of the Blueprint Reading I course, providing emphasis on trade-specific machine tooling applications of mechanical drafting standards. Higher levels of complexity within the following topical areas are included: Orthographic Projection; Sectional Views; Surface texture terminology and symbols; and more.
Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading I.
Students choose from the
following process modules, each 36 hours in length: MIG, TIG, ARC,
Oxyacetylene. Training includes setup of equipment and producing
welded joints in all common positions.
A Health and Safety class for manufacturing students.
This classroom-based course takes a comprehensive look at the sheet metal stamping process with an emphasis on mechanical press functions, quick die change systems, sensors, and steel behaviors during punching, forming, and drawing operations.
Prerequisite: Machine Handbook/Metallurgy.
Covers: Introduction to safety; Safety Laws; Electrical Safety; Electrical protection; Introduction to blueprints and electrical drawings; Introduction to technical diagrams; Symbols and schematics; Electrical schematics; Electrical Diagrams; Troubleshooting with electronic schematics.
Prerequisite: Safety and Health.
This is an introductory course for a broad base of drafters, engineers, designers, etc. Using AutoCAD, participants will perform a number of tasks including start and setup, drawing, editing, saving, moving, and plotting.
Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading I.
Covers application of AC single phase drawing analysis; Circuit analysis with 240V, 480V, and 575V three phase power systems and control circuits; AC reduced voltage starters; Industrial and residential component applications and drawings; Using meters to observe the way in which the device controls the action wanted; Wiring methods; Using components to build a working system showing switching and load connections; Wire ampacity and load schedules. Also covered are single-phase transformation and distribution from the utility company showing watt-hours, charges and billings, transmission theory, and typical industrial applications with 120V and 24V controls used in relays and contacts.
Covers numerous three-phase applications including: Explanation and benefits of this energy source; Definitions of terms; Applications for relays, starters, contacts, push button and stop switches, overloads, fuses and disconnects. Distribution systems (wye and delta) will be discussed, drawn (using standard drawing symbols), built, and tested.
Prerequisite: Single Phase Circuits
Covers explanation and applications of control circuits (24V, 120V, 240V, and 480V) for the industrial environment, including interpretation of symbols. Participants will wire push button control stations, relays and contacts, timing relays/pressure/vacuum switches, float level controls, limit switches, phase failure systems, phase reversal systems, and process system interlocks. Typical control systems include two/three wire control, manual/auto control, multiple stop/start stations, jog/stop-start, action-delay control systems, sequence systems, and reversing control systems. Also covers frequency driver systems and DC variable speed control motor drives, and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: AC Motor Controls.
This course is a continuation of the introductory PLC class, focusing on programming methods used on common industrial controllers. Covers: Advanced programming on Allen Bradley SLC 500 Controllers; Installation; Troubleshooting; Retrofitting; Integration.
Prerequisite: Programmable Logic Controllers: Module I.
Designed for the Machinist, Toolmaker, Maintenance Technician, or similar skilled technical person, this course covers usage of the Machinery's Handbook as a reference guide for obtaining information about AISI tool steels, heat treatment and hardness testing, machining methods and theory, weights and measures. Numerous topical areas are examined and timesaving data is presented to show how the Handbook can be applied to improve efficiency.
Study of Metallurgy takes a practical look at the composition, manufacture, properties, and selection of metals found in industry. An emphasis is placed on the selection and forming of commonly used AISI and SAE ferrous metals. A hands-on approach to metal behaviors is applied to the following topical areas of study; Iron, Steel, and nonferrous metal production; Measurement of Metal Properties; Crystal and Atoms; Metal Solutions and Phases; Heat Treatment Technology; Carbon and Iron Alloys; Alloy Steels. Study of nonferrous metals includes Copper and Copper Alloys; Aluminum, Magnesium, and Titanium and their Alloys; Lead, Nickel, Tin, and Zinc and their Alloys.
Prerequisite: Technical Math I.
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