Advanced Manufacturing

This course is an introduction to general issues, concepts, procedures, hazards and safety standards found in an industrial environment. This safety course is to make technicians aware of safety issues associated with their changing work environment and attempt to eliminate industrial accidents.

This course covers the use of precision measurement instruments utilized in inspection. In addition, basic print reading techniques, reverse engineering and related industry standards required in advanced manufacturing disciplines are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate correct use of precision measuring instruments, interpret basic prints and apply basic reverse engineering techniques. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards.

This course is an introduction to basic computer-aided design functions and techniques using “hands-on” applications. Topics include: terminology, hardware, basic computer aided design (CAD) and operating system functions, file manipulation, industry standards for CAD drawings and basic CAD software applications in producing softcopy and hardcopy. At the completion of this course, students should be proficient in the production of two-dimensional drawings that meet technical standards including setting up print styles and exporting drawings to the appropriate format. This is a CORE course.

This course provides an overview of the materials and processes used in advanced manufacturing. In addition, this course is a basic introduction to concepts related to the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) process. The student will be exposed to the theory behind the complete automation of a manufacturing plant with all processes functioning under computer control and digital information tying them together. The technician’s role in the process improvement of not only the cell but the full CIM system, related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered. This is a CORE course.

This course includes the fundamental concepts and theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment. Topics include: physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety and preventive maintenance and the application of these concepts to perform work. Upon completion, students should be able to service and perform preventive maintenance functions on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This is a CORE course.

This course provides an overview of the materials and processes and quality assurance topics used in commercial and specialized manufacturing products. Emphasis is placed on process evaluation techniques that can be extrapolated to other system areas such as new products and new technology. Emphasis is also placed on quality assurance including the history of the quality movement, group problem solving, statistical methods such as statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies and the concepts associated with lean manufacturing.