Advanced Manufacturing Training Courses
Advancing Skills for Automation Technologies
Explore the range of course offerings for advanced manufacturing. For more information on scheduling a training opportunity at your location or to register for an offering, please contact Schauna Rasmussen at (608) 243-4478.
Courses are available in the following categories:
CAD/CAM/CNC Course Descriptions
CAD for Industrial Automation
Students are introduced to 3D modeling software, including SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. Students will create 2D sketches, convert to 3D objects and learn the basics of component assembly. (30 contact hours)
CAM for Industrial Automation
Students are introduced to MasterCAM programming software. They will also be working with MasterCAM for SolidWorks, to create tool path programs within SolidWorks. General programming methods are introduced, tool set up, simulations and back plotting are examined. (30 contact hours)
CNC for Industrial Automation
Students will create basic 2D and 3D geometry, create toolpaths, set up fixturing and tooling, and create parts on 3-axis CNC milling machines. (30 contact hours)
Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC) Course Descriptions
MSSC Safety (10-625-103)
This class prepares individuals to earn the MSSC Safety certification. The learner acquires the skills necessary to provide a safe and productive work environment, ensure the safe use of equipment in the workplace, and communicate safety-related needs. Perform safety and environmental inspections. Perform emergency drills and participate in emergency teams. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action. Provide safety orientation for all employees. Train personnel to use equipment safely. Suggest processes and procedures that support safety of work environment. Fulfill safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair. Monitor safe equipment and operator performance. Utilize effective, safety-enhancing workplace practices. (36 contact hours)
MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement (10-625-104)
This class prepares individuals to earn the MSSC Quality and Continuous Improvement certification. The course examines the systems used to insure production of a quality product within a manufacturing environment. Participate in periodic internal quality audit activities. Check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment. Suggest continuous improvements. Inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications. Document the results of quality tests. Communicate quality problems. Take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality. Record process outcomes and trends. Identify fundamentals of blueprint reading. Use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools. (36 contact hours)
MSSC Manufacturing Processes and Production (10-625-105)
This class prepares individuals to earn the MSSC Manufacturing Process and Production certification. The course addresses the manufacturing processes used to build a product from design to delivery into the marketplace. Identify customer needs. Determine resources available for the production process. Set up equipment for the production process. Set team production goals. Make job assignments. Coordinate work flow with team members and other work groups. Communicate production and material requirements and product specifications. Perform and monitor the process to make the product. Document product and process compliance with customer requirements. Prepare final product for shipping or distribution. Prepare final product for shipping or distribution. (36 contact hours)
MSSC Maintenance Awareness (10-625-105)
This class prepares individuals to earn the MSSC Maintenance Awareness certification. The course covers the basic mechanical skills required of technicians in a manufacturing setting. Perform preventive maintenance and routine repair. Monitor indicators to ensure correct operations. Perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule. Recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with: Electrical systems Pneumatic systems Hydraulic systems Machine automation systems Lubrication processes Bearings and couplings. (36 contact hours)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Course Descriptions
PLC's for Industrial Automation 1 (10-628-401) 1 credit
Introductory study of PLC Programming overview (parts, principles of operation, size and applications), PLC components (I/O modules, specifications, CPU, memory, programming options), Number systems and codes (binary, decimal, hexadecimal, BCD, ASCII, binary arithmetic), Fundamentals of Logic (binary concept, AND, OR, NOT functions, Boolean algebra, logic gates, word level instructions), Basics of programming in RSLogix500 (memory organization, program scan, programming languages, instruction addressing, XIC, XIO, OTE instructions, creating ladder logic), PLC installation practices, editing, and troubleshooting (enclosures, electrical noise, grounding, voltages, program editing, program monitoring, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, connecting to your PLC to your PC). (30 contact hours)
PLC's for Industrial Automation 2 (10-628-402) 1 credit
Intermediate knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) installation, interfacing, operation, and programming in RSLogix500. Timer instructions (ON-delay, OFF-delay, RTO, cascading timers), Counter instructions (Counter-up, Counter-down, cascading counters, combining counter and timer functions), Data manipulation (Math instructions), Program control instructions (MCR, jump, subroutines, forcing, safety circuit, temporary end, fault routine), computer controlled machines and processes (communication fundamentals) RSLinx communications, Introduction to RSLogix5000 and ControlLogix programming). (30 contact hours)
PLC's for Industrial Automation 3 (10-628-403) 1 credit
Advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) installation, interfacing, operation, and programming. Students learn how to program ControlLogix PLCs in RSLogix5000. Knowledge of Ladder Logic instructions from previous courses is required. Students connect advanced PLCs in a typical industrial PLC network utilizing Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, RS232 and RIO communication paths. Data sharing, consumed and produced tags and distributed PLC programming techniques along with fundamentals of touch panel programming, VFD integration and operation are studied. (30 contact hours)
PLC's for Industrial Automation 4 (10-628-404) 1 credit
Advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming. Students learn how to program ControlLogix PLCs in RSLogix5000. Knowledge of Ladder Logic instructions from previous courses is required. Students learn how to connect advanced PLCs in a typical industrial network, integrating touch panel programming, VFD and Servo motion control. Programming PLCs utilizing Function Block Diagram are studied. Students gain an understanding of SCADA and MES system and P&ID loops. (30 contact hours)
Industrial Networking
Principles of TCP/IP communication and EtherNet protocol standards. Control network analysis using physical media testers, PC-based troubleshooting tools, Advanced study of RSLinx communication and troubleshooting in EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet protocols. (30 contact hours)
Robotics Course Descriptions
Robotics for Industrial Automation 1 (10-620-170) 1 credit
FANUC Robotics based introductory study of applications, operation, programming and troubleshooting of Industrial Robots. Prepares the learner to identify the component parts of a robot; describe teach pendant and robot functions; power up the robot control in proper sequence; jog in Joint and Cartesian movement; identify axis movements; navigate the teach pendant to set up the robot for desired movement; demonstrate working knowledge of arm speed and inching control; select the Frames of reference used by the coordinate system; edit an existing program. (36 contact hours)
Robotics for Industrial Automation 2 (10-620-168) 2 credits
FANUC Robotics based advanced study of applications, operation, programming and troubleshooting of Industrial Robots. Prepares the learner to establish and modify robot axis soft limits; navigate the teach pendant to set up the robot for automatic operation; define the Frames of reference used by the coordinate system; create multiple Tool Frames; create a program file; write a functional motion instruction; edit, copy and delete an existing program; demonstrate the use of a wait statement; demonstrate the use of a Call statement; demonstrate the use of an Output statement; and upload and download program memory files. Backup and restore the Controller image. (54 contact hours)
Robotics for Industrial Automation Level 3
Comprehensive study of ABB IRB120, IRB140 robot s and S4C+ & IRC5 robot controllers and RobotStudio simulation software. Similar curriculum to course levels 1 and 2. (60 contact hours)
Safety Course Descriptions
OSHA Signaling and Rigging (47-449-445)
Participants will receive instruction on the inspection, maintenance and safe operation of rigging devices when handling materials, and on the methods to signal a crane either by hand signals or radio - voice commands. The ultimate goal of this session is to increase participants' knowledge and skills of rigging, signal and working around power line operations. (8 contact hours)
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety (47-413-430)
This class is designed to provide background information for employer provided electrical safety in the workplace training. This course provides no certification. Topics include: definitions, terminology and training requirements for on-the-job applications; and introduction to procedures on how to recognize and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace. (up to 8 contact hours)
Last Modified: February 28, 2012