Manufacturing Skills

60 Hours

This is a series of five classes geared to individuals new to the manufacturing environment. Classes are hands-on, problem-centered and team-oriented as far as possible.

1. Manufacturing Math (10 hrs)
   · Decimals: converting to fractions, percentages
   · Conversions: English to Metric
   · Conversions: Length
   · Conversions: Weight
   · Conversions: Fahrenheit to Centigrade
   · Basic geometry
   
2. Precision Measuring (10 hrs)
   · Ruler
   · Micrometer
   · Digital Calipers
   · Temperature
   · Pressure
   · Area, volume, density, calculations
   · Intro to Basic CMM
   
3. Blueprint Reading (20 hrs)
   · Title block information: scales, notes, schedules
   · Line types and dimensions
   · Views: orthographic, isometric, oblique
   
4. Statistical Process Control (5 hrs)
   · ? and R charts completion, why used
   · Determining out of control conditions
   
5. Mechanical Skills (15 hrs)
   · Motors
   · Belt drives
   · Chain drives
   · Gearing
   · Bearings
   · Pumps
   · Couplings