MANUFACTURING PROCESSES & MATERIALS (MACHINING)
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Introduction to Solidworks
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers, quality technicians, designers
This course is an introduction to SolidWorks CAD software including applications of software to create solid models, engineering drawings, and assemblies. Participants will learn about the user interface, view controls, model structure, data and sketcher tools. Other content areas include sweeps and blends, engineering drawings, patterns and copies, assembly fundamentals and operations, creating simple objects, mirror copies, round , chamfers and revolved protrusions.
Time Commitment: 64 hours over 16 sessions (at Oakton Community College) / Cost: $500
Advanced Solidworks
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers, quality technicians, designers
Course is advanced exploration of the theory and application of solid modeling techniques for product design and manufacturing using SolidWorks. Content includes photorealistic rendering of computer models animation, and advanced computer modeling techniques design topics such as molded parts, sheet metal, detail drawings, and assemblies.
Time Commitment: 80 hours over 16 sessions (at Oakton Community College) / Cost: $500
Basic AutoCAD
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC Programmers, quality technicians, designers
Course is first of three in drafting and design using AutoCAD software. Content includes setting up a drawing electronically drawing and editing construction techniques display commands effective layering dimensioning and detailing using blocks, and plotting.
Time Commitment: 80 hours over 16 sessions (at Oakton Community College) / Cost: $500
Mastercam
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers
This course covers all aspects operation, system orientation, operator interface, configuration, 2D geometry construction and dimensioning. Students will draw several parts from existing prints as well as CAD file conversion. Other content includes the application tool and material libraries, mill machining functions including contouring, pocketing, drilling, customization and verification.
Time Commitment: 80 hours over 16 sessions / Cost: $575
Introduction to CNC Programming
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors
This hands-on course provides training in the setup, operation, and basic programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Instruction will be given for both the CNC mill (vertical machining center) and the CNC lathe (turning center). After this class students should be able to setup and operate CNC machines, use inspection equipment, and troubleshoot various production problems. Students will also learn how to read, interpret and manually create CNC programs. Programs that students develop and simulate off line will be run and debugged on the actual CNC machine tools for which they were written.
Time Commitment: 80 hours over 16 sessions (at Oakton Community College) / Cost: $575
Advanced CNC Programming
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers
This hands-on course is a follow-up to MFG 144 and allows greater depth in the design and production of CNC programs. Advanced programs are simulated off-line and run on CNC machine tools. Canned cycles, cutter compensation, macro programming, and sub-routines are covered in detail. CAM software is introduced and used for planning and simulation.
Time Commitment: 52 hours over 16 sessions (at Oakton Community College) / Cost: $575
Program Management
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers
This course is an overview addressing project management steps, such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing a project. Other content areas will include scope, time management, cost management, quality management, resource management and procurement management. This course will also include communication strategies and project risk management.
Time Commitment: 30 hours over 10 weekly sessions / Cost: $600
Basic Punch Press Setup and Operation
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, punch press operators
This hands-on course will instruct participants in punch press setup and operation addressing areas such as material defects, loading a coil, straightening, adjusting the feed and basic die and press timing. Participants will lean about clamping methods; die alignment in the press, basic press maintenance conducted by setup personnel, establishing slug clearances and slug drops and basic part ejection. Other content includes an introduction in the Smart PAC technology.
Time Commitment: 24 hours over 8 sessions (at TMA Pressroom Training Facility) / Cost: $450
CNC Setup and Operation
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers
This hands-on course provides training in the setup, operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Instruction will be given for both the CNC mill (vertical machining center) and the CNC lathe (turning center). After this class students will be able to setup CNC machines with required tooling and fixturing, operate CNC machines, read and interpret CNC programs, use inspection equipment, and troubleshoot various production problems.
Time Commitment: 32 hours over 16 sessions / Cost: $395
TPM – Total Productive Maintenance
For apprentices, inspectors, toolmakers, machinists, CNC operators, engineers, production supervisors, CNC programmers, lean leads and lean champions
This half-day course is directed at the individual who has been tasked with implementing TPM. Your TPM Coordinator will learn techniques to help communicate the TPM plan, overcome resistance to change, and gain and sustain support for the initiative. Course content includes how Total Productive Maintenance works, defining the role of a change agent, creating a project charter and basic tools and strategies for effective TPM implementation and sustainability.
Time Commitment: 4 hours / Cost: $325