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 in inspection. It also covers basic print reading techniques, reverse engineering, and related industry standards required in advanced manufacturing disciplines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the 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 introduces 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 producing 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 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, airflow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety and preventive maintenance, and applying 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 materials, 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 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.