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| MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY COURSES |
| MATHEMATICS FUNDAMENTALS |
| Concepts include general arithmetic processes, fractions, positive and negative numbers, rectangular and Cartesian coordinate system, graphing procedures, and both the English and metric systems. Designed to teach application-based machine technology mathematics, basic concepts are presented through realistic industry-related examples and applications. |
| BLUEPRINT READING |
| Focus on the basic principles proof reading and interpreting industrial blueprints including symbols and standards, terminology, manufacturing process notes, and other related technical information. These principles will be applied to both mechanical and CAD produced drawings. |
| GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING (GD&T) |
| Learn the complete fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing including a solid foundation in dimensioning and tolerancing terms, definitions, and concepts. This knowledge will be applied in a methodical manner to ensure the understanding of more advanced topics covered in geometric tolerancing. |
| DIMENSION VERIFICATION AND PART INSPECTION |
Coordinate the dimensional values and technical data of blueprint specifics with in-process measurements. This includes logical orders of part inspection and dimensional verification at the work center or production process. Also become familiar with selecting proper gauging and gauging techniques, the methods of part inspection, checking blueprint dimensions at the work center and illustrating proper techniques and the proper use of the tools available.
Prerequisite: Basic Math Skills and Blueprint Reading Skills |
| SAFETY |
| Cover the basic concepts of safety in an industrial environment including proper attire, equipment, procedures and information such as MSDS sheets. |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE — MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION |
| Learn to perform basic measurement and inspection processes with basic measuring instruments such as tape measures, protractors, inside and outside calipers and micrometers. Also learn inspection of simple parts using precision tools. Will involve reference to concepts in the Machinery’s Handbook. |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE—BASIC STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL |
| Learn the application of SPC to specific production processes including identification of critical dimensions, calculations of means and standard deviations and control charts. Also addressed: appropriate applications of SPC in the manufacturing process and potential benefits. |
| MODERN MANFACTURING TECHNIQUES |
| Many small manufacturers, particularly "job shops" have struggled to understand how Lean is relevant in their environment. The unique challenges and considerable uncertainty job shops face every day need to be considered before implementing any improvement initiative. This training course will demonstrate how the powerful concepts of Lean can greatly benefit a job shop and show the participants how many specific Lean tools can be adapted to operate in their environment. Students will walk away with specific ideas they can implement immediately to make real improvement in their shop. |
| ECONOMIC DECISION MAKING |
| This course will include discussions on fixed and variable costs and their use in a variety of common decision making situations. Some of these areas are; developing ROI’s for new equipment, the decision to make something in-house vs. purchasing it and how scheduling considerations can impact economic health. |
| NIMS SAFETY TEST - Preparation & Credentialing |
| This 2-day course will prepare you to take the NIMS Safety Credentialing Test. NIMS registration and test fee included. |
| Machining |
| MATHEMATICS
FOR NC CALCULATIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL |
| Designed
to round out the teaching of application-based machine technology
mathematics, this course involves more complex trigonometry
and numerical control. Problems require work with illustrations
like those found in machine trade handbooks and engineering
drawings. |
| PC
SKILLS FOR CNC MACHINING |
| Learn
how to properly startup and shut down personal computers and
navigate through Microsoft Windows. Students also learn to start
and terminate applications including text editors, Mastercam,
and Windows Explorer and are exposed to various protocols and
methods used to connect a host computer to a CNC controller.
They will learn to download programs to a controller and upload
programs and data from it. Other topics include file storage
and maintenance on both controllers and host computers. |
| OVERVIEW
OF CNC AND CNC PROGRAMMING |
| Expose
students to the big picture view of computer numerical control,
its applications in industry today, and the steps involved in
taking a part from the concept to the production stage. Explore
various components of the concept– part CNC production
process. This course sets the stage for subsequent modules that
explore each component of the CNC process in detail. |
| MACHINING
CONDITIONS |
| Look
at the major factors that affect metal cutting operations. Fundamentals
of tools, materials, tooling, calculating feeds and speeds,
chip identification and control are included and serve as building
blocks for NC operations. |
| CNC
MANUAL PROGRAMMING 1 |
 A
comprehensive course on programming, setup, and operation of
CNC machines using the EIA/ISO standard (G & M codes) as
well as basic concepts and principles of computer numerical
control and CNC machines and addressing formats and machine
codes. Students will download their programs to machine controllers,
set up jobs on the machines, verify their programs, and run
the machines to manufacture various parts.
Prerequisite:
Basic math skills (trigonometry a plus) and manual machine skills/knowledge. |
CNC
MANUAL PROGRAMMING 2
(With Optional NIMS CNC Level 1 Milling and / or Turning Credential) |
Building
on the basics taught in the first course, students address tool
compensation, canned cycles, and code generation for three-dimensional
geometry among other advanced topics. Students will download
their programs to machine controllers, set up jobs on the machines,
verify their programs, and run the machines.
Prerequisite:
Basic CNC experience |
| INTRODUCTORY
MASTERCAM |
Learn
to use a CAM package for CNC machining including both computer
and CNC machine experiences. Students will learn the menu structure
and configuration, create 2D and 3D wireframe models and prepare
their drawings for machining. Also included: importing and exporting
geometry, construction planes and Z depths, and dimensioning.
Students will learn to design primary toolpaths such as drilling,
pocketing, and contouring. Topics include Basic CNC setup, part
program planning, 2D and 3D Contouring, Drilling, Pocketing,
the Operations Manager, part verification, tool libraries, and
job setup.
Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills and basic machining skills/knowledge. |
| ADVANCED MASTERCAM |
Users who have experience with the software and have completed the first course in Mastercam learn to create part geometry using surface and solid modeling techniques. Students will create various roughing and finishing surface toolpaths, learn to identify and correct problems with them. Students will also machine projects that are designed in the computer classroom. Also: part and job setup, tool libraries, and part verification.
Prerequisite: One year experience in Mastercam or basic Introductory Mastercam course |
| MASTERCAM X INTENSIVE COURSE |
This 4-Day intensive course will teach users how to use the #1 selling CAD/CAM software package.
New features such as:
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Simplified, windows-based customizable interfaces
* Preview features
* Surface creation technology
* Dynamic tool motion control
* Faster, more robust toolpath calculations
make Mastercam X easy to learn and extermely powerful.
Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills and basic CNC machining skills / knowledge.
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| MASTERCAM
USER CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1 (PARTS 1 AND 2) |
Become
a certified Mastercam user with this 80 hour (2 part) Level
1 training class using Mastercam’s Handbook, Volume
1. This course is designed to get the most from Mastercam
thorough treatment of CAD/CAM theory, so you learn why things
work as they do.
Topics
include: Computer Essentials; Basic CAD Drawing; Geometry
Modifications and Transformations; Advanced CAD Drawing; Basic
Contouring; Basic Pocketing; Drill Toolpaths; Toolpath Modifications
and Verification; Advanced Pocketing; Advanced Contouring;
Working with CAD Data; Lathe Toolpaths; Post Processors; and
Introduction to Solid Modeling. This foundation of knowledge
will serve you the rest of your career, and help you keep
pace as CAD/CAM technology advances.
Upon
successful completion of a final assessment developed by Mastercam,
earn a Mastercam Certified User Certificate. The cost of the
final assessment is included with this training (Retesting,
if required, will not be covered). Both Part 1 and Part 2
required to take final assessment and receive certification.
Prerequisite:
Working knowledge of machining and CNC including basic machining
practices, tooling, work holding and common G&M codes. |
| ESPRIT
2002 WIRE EDM |
A
course in the usage of a CAM package geared towards Wire EDM
machining. Students will learn to interact with the Windows-style
user interface. They will learn how to create 2D geometry that
is used to generate tool paths that produce NC code. Other topics
include importing and exporting geometry, layers, views, work
planes, dimensioning and element manipulation. Students will
learn to design tool paths for 2-axis contouring, no core pocketing,
advanced conic taper contouring, 4-axis contouring, and gear
generation. The course also covers feature recognition and post
processing.
Prerequisite:
PC Computer Skills |
| ESPRIT
2002 MILL & LATHE |
A
course in the usage of a CAM package for CNC machining. Students
will learn to interact with the Windows-style user interface.
They will learn how to create 2D and 3D geometry that is used
to generate tool paths that produce NC code. Other topics include
importing and exporting geometry, layers, views, work planes,
dimensioning and element manipulation. Students will learn to
design tool paths to produce the following machining operations:
Mill - Pocketing, contouring, face milling, drilling, spiral
milling and thread milling. Lathe - Roughing, contour finishing.
The course also includes using the project manager, process
manager and post processing.
Prerequisite:
PC Computer Skills |
| Kennametal® Tech Series |
| MILLING SELECTION AND APPLICATION |
This program will introduce the tool path method of selecting and applying milling tooling. This program will discuss the science and theory of milling processes and how to better utilize milling tools to improve productivity and/or lower costs.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER |
| LATHE SELECTION AND APPLICATION |
This program will introduce the tool path method of selecting and applying lathe tooling. This program will discuss the science and theory of lathe processes and how to better utilize lathe tools to improve productivity and/or lower costs.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER
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| HOLEMAKING SELECTION AND APPLICATION |
This program will introduce the tool path method of selecting and applying holemaking tooling. This program will discuss the science and theory of holemaking processes and how to better utilize holemaking tools to improve productivity and/or lower costs.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER |
| COMPREHENSIVE
APPLICATION ENGINEERING |
Designed
to provide a broad base of knowledge for the selection and use
of Metalcutting tools, this course is divided into four sections:
Mechanics of Metalcutting, Materials Technology, Selection &
Application and Machining Economics. Each include lecture, lab
& machine demonstrations.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER
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| MICRO-MACHINING COURSE |
The Micro-Machining Course is designed to develop specific competencies in process optimization and tool selection and application for micro-machining applications.
The course covers the metal cutting processes of ID turning and OD turning for micro-application, while also detailing such areas as rotating tooling and quick-change tooling for micro-machines. Finally, part processing application techniques will help with micro-machining success.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER |
| MACHINE UTILIZATION |
The Machine Utilization course is designed to allow attendees to better understand how to be more profitable. Profitability in machining depends not only on the metalcutting parameters used, but on many other factors such as materials, set-up and overall rigidity.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER |
| WORKING WITH STEEL |
Steel is not just steel...it is much more complex than that. Is it low carbon? Is it hardened? Is it smooth or pre-turned? These are all tough questions that we answer in our material specific courses. This non-commercial seminar is intended to provide state-of-the-art information on turning, milling and drilling applications in steel.
This course is also provided on other materials such as aluminum, titanium and carbide. Call for details.
Instructor: KENNAMETAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER |
| Welding |
| MATH
AND LAYOUT FOR WELDERS |
| Designed
to help you master eight core mathematical subjects, this course
includes all new content and breakthrough features that dramatically
improve your understanding of complex mathematical theories. |
| BLUEPRINT
INTERPRETATION FOR WELDERS |
| Designed
by experts to promote the proficiency of welders and fabricators
in reading, interpreting, and understand blueprints, diagrams,
and procedures as well as standards recommended by organizations
such as ANSI, AWS, ASME, and ISO. |
WELDING
PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS:
WELDING TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSE |
| Understand
new welding technology and increase your ability to make recommendations
regarding welding processes and equipment for specific applications.
Students also increase proficiency in managing welding-related
activities. Ideal for those who recommend welding processes
and equipment, purchasing agents, plant managers, supervisors,
welding forepersons, QA personnel. |
| FCAW
(FLUX CORED) WELDING |
| Cover
the fundamental concepts of Innershield (FCAW-S) and Outershield
(FCAW-G) flux core welding. Instruction includes safety, electrode
selection, numbering system, equipment selection, gases used
in FCAW-G welding, maintenance and trouble shooting of guns,
feeders, and equipment. Certification test to AWS specifications.
One person per welding booth. |
| MIG
WELDING CERTIFICATION (GAS METAL ARC WELDING) |
Fundamental
concepts of MIG welding includes various metal transfers such
as short circuit, globular, axial spray, and pulsed arc. Students
will understand various shielding gases used and their effects
on the gas metal arc welding process. The course also includes
safety, available power sources, electrode selection, numbering
system, and trouble shooting a MIG welding system. Welding will
be confined to carbon steel sheet metal and plate material in
all positions. One person per welding booth. Certification (include
in cost) as determined by the instructor’s assessment
of student’s ability. 75% hands on.
Prerequisite:
Some prior welding experience in stick, MIG or TIG |
| PIPE
AND TUBE WELDING |
Receive
hands-on instruction in preparing and welding carbon steel pipe
in 5G and 6G positions, according to appropriate ASME and API
standards using E6010 and E7018 electrodes TIG and MIG Processes.
Includes one tube certification test according to ASME codes,
using GTAW and SMAW.
Prerequisite:
Student must be proficient in stick or TIG welding |
| TIG
WELDING CERTIFICATION (GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING) |
Students
are instructed in the theory of gas tungsten arc welding including
safety, equipment, torches, types of power sources, tungstens,
numbering system, filler material and application of the process.
Actual welding procedures are taught on aluminum, carbon and
stainless steel. Welds consist of edge, lap, corner and fillets
in all positions. Welding will be conducted on thin flat material
and does not include plate, pipe, or other irregular shapes.
One person per welding booth. 75% hands on. Certification test
to AWS specifications.
Prerequisite:
Some prior welding experience in stick |
| Industrial Maintenance & Repair Courses |
| HYDRAULICS |
| This course will cover the the principles of hydraulic diagnostics and testing. Key concepts covered include basic operational principles; typical hydraulic circuit schematics; visual inspection; pumps and actuators; pressure, directional and flow control valves; and cause and effect diagnostics. |
| ELECTRICAL REPAIR |
| Learn the basics of Industrial Electrical Repair. Key concepts covered include reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams; voltage; resistance/watts; electrical current flow; conductors; resistors;diodes and heat transfer. In this course, we also cover troubleshooting techniques and safety procedures inherent to the above topics. |
| PLC BASICS |
| This course is designed to provide the non-engineer with the basics of programmable logic controllers. Key concepts covered include ladder logic; inputs and outputs; basic programming such as start circuits, stop circuits; permissives, E-Stops, timers and counters; and simulation practices of inputs and outputs. |
| Supervisory Skills Series |
| ECONOMIC DECISION MAKING |
| Learn how to analyze fixed and variable costs and how to use them in a variety of common decision making situations, such as developing ROI's for new equipment, the decision to make something in-house vs. purchasing it and how scheduling considerations can impact economic health. |
| MODERN PROCESS MANAGEMENT (MPM) BASICS |
| This course will discuss total throughput time, cycle time, value, practical examples of waste and explain how to distinguish popular buzzwords from solid common sense approaches to process improvement. |
| HR BASICS |
| This course is designed to for individuals who are new to the HR profession or who are not HR professionals but need to understand HR basics. Topics covered include legal and ethical responsibilities of a supervisor, privacy issues in the workplace, employment discrimination laws and how to deal with these issues effectively. |
| LEADERSHIP & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION |
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Learn what makes an individual a good leader and how strong communication skills are important in the workplace. Effective communication involves not only your own communication methods but knowing how to reach the specific audience.
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| SCHEDULING & CAPACITY MANAGEMENT |
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This course will expose attendees to various scheduling techniques, and how to manage the constraints and their effect on scheduling and capacity management.
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| QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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Learn the basics of quality assurance (yield, scrap, etc.) internal and external customer / vendor relationships and 3 rd party certifications such as ISO & QS and how they impact day to day operations.
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| TEAM BASED PROBLEM SOLVING |
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Learn how to lead small group improvement activities using problem solving techniques to achieve ongoing and practical results for your organization.
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