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The following content module abstracts provide just a sample of Oxygen Education’s ready-to-implement online learning content for Advanced Manufacturing. Contact us for the complete Oxygen Education Content Library.
Principles of Advanced Manufacturing
Introduces advanced manufacturing through study of the technologies, processes, performance objectives, and personnel employed in modern manufacturing. Includes examination of computer technologies, such as CNC, PLC, automation, and software. The student learns how to calculate critical performance objectives, as well as common physical plant layouts and the typical organization of manufacturing personnel and their responsibilities.
Principles of Robotics IRC5 Controller
Reviews the principles of robotics, including robot applications and benefits, robot motion, configurations, and control. Using the ABB robot with an IRC5 controller as a model, the course uses 3-D graphics to allow the student to practice automatic and manual operations.
Blueprint Reading
Introduces reading and interpreting blueprints with a focus on reviewing common elements, the alphabet of lines, and the differences between types of drawings. Also provides dimension definitions for height, width, and depth, and reviews dimension and geometric symbols and datums. Enhances the student’s math and geometry knowledge through practical application.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Provides the student with an understanding of fundamental dimensioning rules, units and types of dimensioning, dimensioning features, and tolerancing methods. The student studies the ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard for uniform dimensions and tolerances, common symbols used for dimensioning, and tolerance practices for part features.
Principles of CNC
Covers the fundamentals of the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) device. Reviews the history, common components and functions, and common types and functions of CNC machines. The student learns how a CNC machine uses the Cartesian coordinate system and reference points to control machine movement. Also provides an overview of part programming, including programming methods and program structure and codes.
G-Code Programming for CNC Machining Center Operators 2
Provides an understanding of CNC programming and practical knowledge on basic program operations. Focuses on programming safety, structure, G- and M-codes, programming compensations, subroutines, and subprograms. Provides practical knowledge on writing and editing a part program for a machining center operation.
Principles of Materials – Non-Ferrous Metals
Introduces the properties, elements, and types of non-ferrous materials commonly employed in metal manufacturing. Covers the basics of the non-ferrous material manufacturing process, the elements used to create non-ferrous materials, the main types of non-ferrous materials and their properties, and the common tests used to measure metal properties.
Inspection Techniques 1
Introduces the purpose and use of gauges. Focuses on identifying and using commonly used gauges, including: variable analog and digital gauges, micrometers, Go / NoGo plug gauges, thread gauges, and attribute gauges. The student learns how to verify calibration, use gauge masters for accurate measurement, and care for and store gauges when not in use.
Principles of Machining Centers
Provides an overview of the equipment and applications used in the machining process. The student learns the history of machining centers, major components of horizontal and vertical machining centers, major types of machining centers, and common machining center operations.
Principles of Workholding
Introduces the theory and concepts of workholding and the devices used for locating and securing workpieces. The student studies the fundamentals of the workholding process and the components, operations, and maintenance of the major types of workholding devices.
ISO 9000 and TS 16949
Defines a quality management system in terms of history, benefits, and the various uses and types of quality systems. The student learns about the role of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), reviews the purpose and key points of the eight elements of ISO / TS 16949, as well as the required documentation for this quality system. The student also learns the significance of a “shall statement.”
Tooling for Turning
An in-depth study of the major types of tooling used for turning operations. Reviews the components of each type, including insert, tool, and tool holder types. The student also studies the ANSI and ISO nomenclature standards for inserts, tool holders, and boring bars, and learns the proper care of tooling. Includes practical lessons on assembling and mounting turning tools.
Tooling for Machining Centers
Provides an in-depth study of the major types of tooling used for machining center operations. Reviews the major components of each type, including inserts, tool, and tool holder types. The student also studies the ANSI and ISO nomenclature standards for machining center tools and the proper care of tooling. Includes practical lessons on assembling and mounting machining center tools.
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