SHORT TERM HANDS ON

Electrical

  • During the class of ES1 you will get hands on training in Fundamentals of Electricity, Electrical Circuit Components, Manual Input Devices, Output Devices, Voltage Measurement, Introduction to Series and Parallel Circuits, Current Measurement, Resistance Measurement, Power in Series Circuits, Power in Parallel Circuits, Circuit Protection Devices, Electromagnetism, Inductance, Capacitance, Characteristics of Capacitance, Inductor and Capacitor Applications, Characteristics, Lighting Circuits, Voltage Dividers, Troubleshooting, Introduction to Transformers, Sizing a Transformer, and Transformer Types. Students will have a thorough understanding of the Fundamentals is essential in Troubleshooting.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • The ES2 course will teach the Logic Elements (And, Or, NOT, NOR, NAND), Basic Memory logic, Ladder Diagrams, Electro-Pneumatic Solenoid Valves, Relay Operation, Relay Applications, Limit Switch Operation, Limit Switch Applications, Time-Delay Relays, Time-Delay Relay Applications, Multiple Cylinder Control, and Machine Modes of Operation. In this course, you will not only wire complex circuits, but create your own ladder diagrams to ensure a thorough understanding of the system.

    Prerequisite ESI. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

motor controls

  • In this course, the student will learn Electrical Safety, Three-Phase Power, Disconnects and Protective Devices, Three-Phase Motors, Manual Motor Control, Manual Motor Starter Operation, Importance of Overload Protection, Introduction to Transformers, Control Transformer Operation & Applications, Motor Control System Basics, Three-Phase Ladder Diagrams, Logic Elements, Control Relays, Magnetic Motor Starters, Two-Wire Control, and Three-Wire Start/Stop Control. Building on the previously learned knowledge, we will take you through the Basics of Motor Control on both Low-Voltage and High-Voltage sequences.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Introduction to Troubleshooting, Control Component Troubleshooting, Motor Starter Troubleshooting, Power Component Troubleshooting, Test Equipment for Troubleshooting, Introduction to Systems Troubleshooting, System Troubleshooting Methods, Troubleshooting Application, Manual Motor Reversing, Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter, Interlocking for Reversing Motor Control, Modes of Operation, H-O-A Control, Limit Switches, Float Switches, Pressure Switches, Sequence Control, On-Delay Timers, Off-Delay Timers, and Troubleshooting.

    Prerequisite MC I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Drum Switch Plugging, Pushbutton and Timer Plugging, Electromagnetic Braking, DC Injection and Dynamic Braking, Primary Resistor Reduced Voltage Starters, Autotransformer Reduced Voltage Starters, Part Winding Starters, Inductive Proximity Sensors, Capacitive Proximity Sensors, and Photoelectric Sensors.

    Prerequisite MC II. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Variable Speed AC Drive Basics, Two and Three-Wire Motor Control, Jogging Control, Basic Speed Control, Advanced Speed Control, Torque Control, Ramping, Special Acceleration Methods, Braking, Fault Detection, Troubleshooting, and Clearing Faults.

    Prerequisite MC III. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

PLC’s

  • In this course, the student will learn PLC Orientation, PLC Operation, PLC Programming Languages, PLC Program Instructions, Numbering Systems, Project Creation and Organization, Programming Software, PLC Program Analysis, Motor Control Basics, Seal-In Program Logic, Data Types and User Defined Tags, Interlock Functions, Basic Input Interfacing, Basic Output Interfacing, and Electronic Device Interfacing.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Retentive Timer Instructions, Non-Retentive Timer Instructions, Time-Driven Sequencing and Applications, Count Up Instruction, Count Down Instruction, BCD Thumbwheel Switches, LED Displays, PLC Troubleshooting, Power Supply Troubleshooting, Input Troubleshooting, Output Troubleshooting, Processor Troubleshooting, Systems Troubleshooting Techniques, and Program Documentation.

    Prerequisite Control Logix I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Introduction to Event Sequencing, Continuous Cycle Logic, Multiple Actuator Event Sequencing, Program Development, Modes of Operation, Stop Functions, Timers and Counters Applications, Program Initialization, Master Control Reset, Subroutines, Jump and Label Instructions, Add Instruction, Subtract Instruction, Multiply and Divide Instructions, and Move Instructions.

    Prerequisite Control Logix II. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Sensors, Module Installation, Module Operation, Editing Analog Input Configuration, Comparison Instructions, On/Off Control Using Analog Inputs, Analog Input Alarms and Status, Troubleshooting Analog Input Modules, Analog Output Devices, Module Installation, Module Operation, Output Tag Structure, Module Configuration, Wire Off Fault Bits, and Troubleshooting Analog Output Modules.

    Prerequisite Control Logix III. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • To study PanelView, the students must complete all of PLC Troubleshooting Control Logix 5000 before starting this course. They will learn PanelView Plus Construction, PanelView Plus Configuration, RS View Me Studio Software, PanelView Plus Application Transfer, Tags and Communication, RS View Me Studio Software Operation, Application Displays, Input and Output Objects, Numeric Input/Output, Editing RS View Me Studio Displays, Local Messages, Alarms Diagnostics and Information Messages.

    Prerequisite Control Logix IV. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Students will learn how to use Function blocks within the Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix Designer software to do the PLC programming. This includes different program designs utilizing actual components such as DC motor, lights, solenoids, controlling pneumatic cylinders, switches, proximity sensors and configuring analog and digital signals. 

    Prerequisite Control Logix III or Prior Industry PLC Program. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • This class is recommended before taking any other PLC course that is offered. The student will start by learning Numbering Systems, PLC Memory Organization, PLC Programming Software, PLC Program Analysis, Motor Control Basics, Seal-In Program Logic, Interlock Functions, Documentation and Advanced Editing.

    Prerequisite Control Logix V. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Learn PLC Troubleshooting, Power Supply Troubleshooting, Input Troubleshooting, Output Troubleshooting, Processor Troubleshooting, Systems Troubleshooting Techniques, Software Troubleshooting Tools, Introduction to Event Sequencing, Continuous Cycle Logic, BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) Thumbwheel Switches, Program Development, Modes of Operation, and Stop Functions.

    Prerequisite Control Logix VI. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course the student will learn Retentive Timer Instructions, Non-Retentive Timer Instructions, Time-Driven Sequencing, Timer Applications, Up Counter Instruction, Count Down Instruction, BCD Thumbwheel Switches, LED Displays, Program Initialization, Master Control Reset, Subroutines, Jump and Label Instructions, Add Instruction, Subtract Instruction, Multiply and Divide Instructions, and Move Instructions.

    Prerequisite Control Logix VII. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

Temperature Process Control

  • Allows learners to study and practice calibrating, adjusting, installing, operating, and tuning thermal process control systems in industrial applications. Major topic areas include Introduction to Process Control, Process Control Concepts, Safety, Manual Control, Instrument Tags, Block Diagrams, Interpreting Instrument Tags, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Line, Valve and Pump Symbols, Level, Flow, Pressure and Temperature Sensing Element Symbols, and instrument Index. Thermal Energy including Temperature Measurement, heat transfer, Thermal System Power, and Control loop performance.

    Prerequisite: Electrical Systems 1, 2, Motor Controls 1, 2, 3. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Allows learners to study, practice and learn to describe basic temperature control elements, Process Heating, Heat Exchangers, Process Cooling, Manual Process Temperature Control, Loop Controllers, Loop Controller Parameters, Manual Operation, I/P Converter Operation and Calibration, Two-Way and Three-Way Proportional Control Values. Temperature Sensors including Thermocouples, Resistive Temperature Detectors (RTD’s), Thermistors, Temperature Transmitters, and configuration for a Thermocouple, RTD, and Thermistor. On/Off Temperature Control, Closed Loop Temperature Control, Alarms, Discrete Inputs, Performance Concepts, Proportional Control, Integral Control, and Integral-Derivative Control. Resolution, Accuracy and Repeatability, Manual and Automatic Loop Tuning.

    Prerequisite: Temperature Process Controls 1. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

Fluid Power

  • Introduction to Pneumatics, Pneumatic Power, Circuit Connections, Basic Cylinder Circuits, Single-Acting Cylinder Circuits, Basic Motor Circuits, Pneumatic Schematics, Pressure vs. Cylinder Force, Pneumatic Leverage, Pressure & Volume, Air Flow & Resistance, Air Flow Control and Measurement, Flow Control Valves, and Speed Control.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • The second course of Pneumatics can be taken if the student has completed Basic Pneumatics. In this course, you will learn Cam Valves, Cam Valve Applications, Two-Way Valves, Externally and Piloted Valves. Introduction to Air Logic, Air Logic Design, Air Filtration, Water Removal, Lubrication, and Servicing Pneumatic Components.

    Prerequisite Pneumatics I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • The third course in Pneumatics can be taken if the student has completed both basic & intermediate courses. The student will learn Pneumatic Cylinder Loads, Cylinder Applications, Component Sizing, Pneumatic Motor Loads, Air Bearings, Vacuum Gauges, Manometers, Vacuum Generators, Vacuum Applications, Compressor Types, Reciprocating Compressor Systems, Compressor Flow Concepts, and Compressor Performance.

    Prerequisite Pneumatics II. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Introduction to Hydraulics, Power Unit Operation, Circuit Connections, Basic Cylinder Circuits, Pumps, Needle Valves, Basic Motor Circuits, Hydraulic Schematics, and Pressure vs. Cylinder Force. Also, learn, Hydraulic Leverage, Fluid Friction, Absolute vs. Gage Pressure, Relief Valves, Check Valves, Flow Control Valves, Meter-In and Meter-Out Circuits, Flow Control Circuit Design, Flow Rate vs. Cylinder Speed, Sequence Valves, Sequence Valve Applications, Pressure Reducing Valves, and PRV (Pressure Relief Valve) Applications.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • This is the second Hydraulics course, and it will teach you the Overview of the DCV (Directional Controlled Valves), Two-Position DCVs, Pilot-Operated DCVs. Cam-Operated DCVs, Cylinder Types, Regeneration Circuits, and Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valves. In addition, Synchronization Circuits, Pilot-Operated Relief Valve Operation, Pump Unloading Applications, Remote Pressure Control, Pressure Port Check Valve Circuit, Pilot-Operated Check Valves, Pilot-Operated Check Valve Applications, Pilot-Operated Check Valve Circuit Design, Accumulator Operation, Accumulator Circuits, Accumulator Applications, and Accumulator Sizing.

    Prerequisite Hydraulics I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • This is the third and final course for Hydraulics course teaching the students about Hydraulic Motor Types, Motor Applications, Free-Wheeling Motor Circuits, Unidirectional Motor Braking, Bidirectional Motor Braking, Pump Flow Rate, Pump Power, Hydraulic Motor Displacement, Hydraulic Motor Torque, Conductors, Fluid Viscosity, Fluid Compressibility, Filtration, Reservoirs and Heat Exchangers.

    Prerequisite Hydraulics II. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

Mechanical Drives

  • The student will learn about Mechanical Power Transmission Safety, Machine Installation, Motor Mounting, Shaft Speed Measurement, Keyseat Fasteners, Key Assembly, Torque and Power Measurement, Mechanical Efficiency

    Introduction to Shafts, Intro to Bearings, Intro to Couplings, Shaft Alignment, Belt Drive Concepts, V-Belt Operation, Belt Tensioning, and Belt Tension Measurement.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Chain Drive Concepts, Chain Drive Operation, Chain Tensioning, Chain Tensioning Measurements, Fixed Center Chain Installation, Gear Drive Concepts, Gear Drive Designs, Spur Gear Operations, Spur Gear Installation, Spur Gear Analysis, Multiple Shaft Gear Analysis, Multiple Shaft Drive Installation, and Sleeve Couplings.

    Prerequisite Mechanical Drives I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course the student will learn Conventional V-Belt Drives, Multiple V-Belt Drives, Wedge V-Belt Drives, Variable Speed V-Belt Drives, V-Belt Configurations Timing Belt Drives, High Torque Drive Belt Drives, Synchronous Belt Drive Selection, Synchronous Belt Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Elastomeric Couplings, Flange Couplings, Rim and Face Shaft Alignment Method, Reverse Indicator Alignment Method, Chain Couplings, Grid and Gear Couplings, Couplings Selection, and Coupling Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

    Prerequisite Mechanical Drives II. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • In this course the student will learn Silent Chain Drives, Multiple Strand Systems, Chain Selection, Chain Lubrication, Chain Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Solid Plain Bearings, Plain Bearing Lubrication, Plain Bearing Selection, Plain Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Introduction to Antifriction Bearings, Ball Bearing Identification, Mechanical Bearing Installation, Temperature Bearing Installation, Angular Contract Bearings, Bearing Lubrication, Antifriction Bearing Selection, and Antifriction Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

    Prerequisite Mechanical Drives III. Length: 1 Month/ 6 hours a weekly

  • In this course, the student will learn Roller Bearing Identification, Mechanical Installation, Temperature Installation, Roller Bearing Applications, Gaskets, O-Ring Seals, Lip Seals, Mechanical Seals, Seal Maintenance and Selection Helical Gear Drives, Right Angle Gear Drives, Speed Reducers, Speed Reducer Maintenance, Gear Drive Selection, Gear Lubrication, Gear Drive Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

    Prerequisite Mechanical Drives IV. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Using lasers is rapidly gaining popularity in industries throughout the world because it enables maintenance and plant engineering personnel to make quicker and more accurate shaft alignments than other shaft alignment methods such as the dial indicator method or the straight edge and feeler gauge method. Laser shaft alignment systems avoid problems such as sagging indicators, reading resolution error, and reading parallax error.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • This is a key technique used in the field of predictive maintenance to determine when to service one or more of a machine’s components, either making a replacement or adjustment, before a failure occurs. Students will practice industry-relevant skills including how to use a vibration meter to take a vibration measurement, how and where to take measurements on various types of power transmission systems, how to analyze the results, and how to minimize vibration.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

CNC

  • In this beginning course, you will learn the Introduction to the CNC Mill, CNC Mill Programming, CNC Mill Simulation, CNC Mill Safety, operating a CNC Mill, Linear Interpolation, Startup and Shutdown Blocks, Tooling Selection, Locating Zero, Absolute and Incremental Positioning, Circular Interpolation, Program Interpretation, and Pausing CNC Programs.

    Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • To start in CNC2, you must have completed CNC1. The course you will learn Spindle Speed, Feed Rate, Cycle Time Optimization, Drilling Cycle, Alternate Drilling Cycles, Subprograms, Cutter Compensation Left, Cutter Compensation Right, Scaling and Mirroring.

    Prerequisite: CNC Machine Tooling I. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Need a lathe Operator fast? This class is geared for beginners-including people with no manufacturing experience. This includes new hires. In this fast-tracked, hands-on class, the students will learn these skills: Navigating Haas Controls, Identification & use of Common G and M codes, Identification & Use of MDI/IPS/VPS, Probe use, setting up Machine Tool Offsets & Work Offsets, Loading Tooling/Parts, Best Practices to gain efficiency. 

    Instructor: Ben VandeHoef, Applications Engineer

  • Need a Mill Operator fast? This class is geared for beginners-including people with no manufacturing experience. Over two days, students will learn essential skills such as: Navigating Haas Controls, Identification & use of Common G and M codes, Identification & Use of MDI/IPS/VPS, Probe use, setting up Machine Tool Offsets & Work Offsets, Loading Tooling/Parts, Best Practices to gain efficiency. After day 1, students are making parts. By Day 2, the “chips are flying” 

    Instructor: Ben VandeHoef, Applications Engineer

  • In this 4-day, hands-on course, operators will deepen their understanding of machine operations and programming. Prior blueprint reading skills are required! Over 4-days, students will: Understand quadrants and their usage, Machine layout and axis identification, Tool Offsets and work offsets and their impact on programs and overtravels, G codes and M codes, including do’s and don’ts, Basic G codes (G00, G01, G02, G03) and advanced techniques, I, J, K, and R usage with G02 and G03. G12 and G13 programming, tool loading, setting toll offsets and finding work offsets.  

    Prerequisite: Prior blueprint reading skills required. 

    Instructor: Ben VandeHoef, Applications Engineer

  • In this 4-day, hands-on course, operators will deepen their understanding of machine operations and programming. Prior blueprint reading skills are required! Over 4-days, students will: Understand quadrants and their usage, Machine layout and axis identification, Tool Offsets and work offsets and their impact on programs and overtravels, G codes and M codes, including do’s and don’ts, Basic G codes (G00, G01, G02, G03) and advanced techniques. Also, I, J, K, and R usage with G02 and G03. G12 and G13 programming, tool loading, setting toll offsets and finding work offsets.  

    Prerequisite: Prior blueprint reading skills required. 

    Instructor: Ben VandeHoef, Applications Engineer

  • In this training, students will learn: Manual Mill and Lathe Operation. Read Blueprints and sketches. Precision Instrumentation and complete hands-on Projects. Tool Selection, Hands-on Mill and Lathe interface, complete samples and projects, and review Mill and Lathe competencies.  

    Training: Tue and Thur 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. 

    Instructor: Mr. Dale Braudrick, Machine Operation Specialist 30 + years

Robotics

  • Students will learn how to operate and program the robot using RobitStudio and the teach pendant.
    Topics: Safe y precautions used while programming and program execution. System Description, Event messages, Robot jogging. Program creation procedures and modification techniques. Use of ABB Flex Pendant. Bakup and restore. Tool Center points and EOTs, I/O configuration and operator station set up. Work Objects and Program Flow, Operator Communications, Circles and Offsets, Clock and Hot Editing. Create, modify, save, and load programs Properly identify and recover from robot errors.

    Length: 1 Month/6+ hours weekly

  • This course provides a comprehensive lesson on the function, operation, installation and construction of electrical wiring and wiring components. It covers areas like Introduction to Electrical control Wiring, electrical prints, electrical panels, panel wiring fundamentals, sizing disconnects and overcurrent device. Wiring Electrical Panels, Grounding control systems, Internal Panel Wiring, Wiring between Electrical Panels, and Wiring Bundling. Pneumatic Control Circuit Wiring, Introduction to Pneumatics, Electro-Pneumatic Valves, Pneumatic Schematics, and Electro-Pneumatic System Installation. 

    Prerequisite: ES1, 2, MC 1. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • This training will cover PLC and VFD Electrical Control Wiring, PLC and VFD Installation, Wiring a PLC and VFD in an Electrical Enclosure, VFD Motor Control. Industrial soldering techniques, Soldering Basics, Soldering Techniques, Desoldering Techniques, Electrical Panel Soldering Applications. HMI, Ethernet and Analog Wiring, HMI Panel Installation, HMI Panel Interfacing and Testing, Ethernet Switch Installation, and Analog Interfacing.  

    Prerequisite: Electrical Wiring 1. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly

  • Student will learn how to Power up and job the robot, recover from common program and robot faults, execute production operations, create, modify, and execute a material handling program, create and execute MACRO’s. Also, Monitor, force and simulate input and output signals, backup and restore individual programs and files.

  • This training course covers how to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot electronic components, circuits and systems used in machine applications. This course’s major topics include oscilloscopes; linear power supply; power supply filtration and regulation; solid state relays; discrete sensing devices; thermal sensing devices; amplifiers and op amps; analog sensing devices; solid state switching; and solid-state speed and power control. 

    Prerequisite: Electrical Systems 1. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hours weekly