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Industry 4.0 - Advanced Manufacturing Industry Training

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Free Training!

  • FANUC Robotics 
  • Mechatronics
  • Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA)

 

Access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on training will enable you to gain valuable troubleshooting skills in theory, logic, and process. This experience will make you highly competitive in the job market upon completion. 

Offered in multiple locations, view all our options below 

To learn more and schedule training, email CustomizedTraining@NorthwoodTech.edu

Northwood Tech Advanced Manufacturing Flex Lab

Location: Rice Lake Campus

St. Croix Manufacturing Skills Center

Location: 1751 Broadway Street, Hammond, WI 54015

Courses Offered:

  • Basic Pneumatics 1
  • Introduction to AC/DC
  • AC Drives
  • Automation 1 - Control Logic
  • Automation 2 - Motor Control
  • Maintenance PLC
  • Intermediate PLC
  • Advanced PLC
  • CAD Basics
    • Explore the essentials of CAD with our one-credit, 32-hour course using SolidWorks. You'll learn to create basic and complex 3D parts, transform them into detailed 2D drawings, and master dimensioning and printing techniques. The course also covers advanced functions like Loft, Sweep, and Helix, equipping you with practical skills for precise design work. Perfect for beginners or those looking to enhance their CAD proficiency. Students will be able to take the SolidWorks Associate Assessment once completed. 

    • Course and Description

      Times and Competencies

      Hours

      CAD Basics

      Mar 24 - May 5, 2025

      Monday and Friday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      32

      • Construct basic 3D parts 
      • Construct thin wall parts
      • Use 3D part models to create 2D orthographic views in participant drawings
      • Demonstrate dimensioning of all necessary features in all views of the 2D participant drawing
      • Produce completed part prints ready to be printed or plotted to paper
      • Use loft, sweep, and helix functions

       

      Register for CAD Basics

  • FANUC Course Information and Registration

    • Please note that while there are multiple session dates available, the content of the class remains the same for each session.

      HandlingTool Operation and Programming

      Learn tasks that an operator, technician, engineer or programmer needs to setup, record and/or troubleshoot programs on a FANUC Robot using HandlingTool Software.

      1. Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
      2. Power up and jog the robot
      3. Teach Frames
      4. Recover from common program and robot faults
      5. Execute production operations
      6. Create, modify and execute a material handling program
      7. Create and execute MACROs
      8. Monitor, force and simulate input and output signals
      9. Backup and restore individual programs and files

      Start Date: January 7, 2025

      Days & Times: 1:00—4:00 P.M. | Days vary | 24 Hours Total

      		Register

      Start Date: February 4, 2025

      Days & Times: 1:00—4:00 P.M. | Days vary | 24 Hours Total

      		Register

      Start Date: April 1, 2025

      Days & Times: 1:00—4:00 P.M. | Days vary | 24 Hours Total

      		Register
       

      iRVision Operation and Programming - 2D

      Learn the basic tasks and procedures required for an operator, technician, engineer or programmer to set up, teach, test and modify iRVision applications.

      1. View and/or change robot and computer parameters to facilitate access to the robot’s web page
      2. Setup a camera
        1. Perform an inspection vision process
      3. Understand basic vision concepts and lighting
      4. Master a robot using vision mastering
      5. Create tool frame for the robot applicator
      6. Create user frames necessary for use with the vision system
      7. Calibrate a camera
      8. Setup a 2D single-view vision process
      9. Program the robot to respond to vision results

      Start Date: December 3, 2024

      Days & Times: 1:00—4:00 P.M. | Days vary | 24 Hours Total

      Register

      Start Date: March 18, 2024

      Days & Times: 1:00—4:00 P.M. | Days vary | 24 Hours Total

      Register

  • Machine Tool

    • Machining Foundations

    • Course and Description

      Days & Times

      Hours

      Print Reading for Machine Trades

      		 June 2 - 24, 2025

       Monday and Tuesday 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

      32

      This course introduces fundamental print reading principles, emphasizing the interpretation of standard lines and symbols in single- and multiple-view working drawings. Topics include print reading procedures, drawing changes, machining specifications, and reading prints in specialized areas, such as ANSI and ISO standards. Basic understanding of mathematics concepts is strongly recommended. Print Reading Foundations10
       Interpreting Industrial Prints16
       Introduction to GD&T6

       

      Introduction to Measurement Tools

      		 June 30 - July 8 Monday and Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.12
      Ideal for manufacturing and precision measurement newcomers, this course provides a comprehensive overview of common measuring tools used in the industry. Learn to recognize and select the right tool for each job, with a strong focus on practical, hands-on experience with scales, micrometers, calipers, test indicators, and the versatile uses of 1-2-3 blocks.
       

      Principles of Machining

      		 July 14 - 22 Monday and Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.12
      This theory-based course aims to establish a strong foundation for understanding feed and speed considerations in machining across diverse materials. Dive into essential formulas, calculations, and industry-standard reference materials for CNC mill and lathe programming. Explore key aspects of maintenance, cutting tools, and work holding commonly used in the industry
       

      G&M Code Basics (Mill)

      		 June 4 - 25 Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.20
      Explore commonly used G-Codes and M-Codes, while developing a strong understanding of program structure and formatting. Engage in practical activities by writing and testing programs on Mobile Haas Desktop Mills. Topics covered include part decking, stock squaring, canned cycles, engraving cycles, pocketing, and cutter compensation.

    • Expanding Manufacturing Skills

    • Course and Description

      Days & Times

      Hours

      SolidWorks (CAD) for Beginners

      		 June 26 - July 17 Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.20
      Get started with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), the foundation of modern manufacturing. In this course, you will enhance your print reading skills by interpreting drawings and generating corresponding parts using SolidWorks software. You’ll learn the art of 2D sketching, 3D part modeling, and producing dimensioned drawings for those parts.
       

      Mastercam (CAM) for Beginners

      		 June 23 - Aug. 13 Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.20
      Delve into Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), the tool for transforming 3D models into parts through toolpaths and G-Code for CNC Mill or Lathe operations. This course specializes in Mastercam for machining centers (mills). You will acquire the skills to create 2D drawings and import finished 3D models from SolidWorks. Learn to generate toolpaths and G-Code in Mastercam and put them into action with Mobile Haas Desktop Mills.
       

      GD&T: Intermediate

      		 July 28 - Aug.12 Monday and Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.16

      Note: The beginner micro-credential or equivalent basic knowledge of GD&T is required to ensure understanding of this content.

      Within the intermediate course, review relevant symbols, terms, rules, & theory around GD&T. Gain insights into advanced concepts including the historical context, single-segment verses composite feature control frames, datums and datum simulators, coordinate tolerance zones verses diametrical zones, issues with traditional +/- tolerancing and streamlining symbols and prints.

  • Mechatronics Course Information and Registration

    • Course and Description

      Times and Competencies

      Hours

      Introduction to AC/DC

      Mar 11 - Apr 9, 2025

      Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      24

      Introduction to AC/DC - Introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits. Using a multimeter, students learn about voltage, current, and resistance in both AC and DC circuits.

      1. Investigate electrical properties
      2. Demonstrate use of digital multimeter and oscilloscope
      3. Construct electrical circuits using schematic drawings
      4. Identify electrical and physical characteristics of transformers
      5. Analyze electrical properties of transducers
      6. Analyze electrical properties of parallel and series circuits
      7. Analyze electrical properties of reactance

       

      Register for Introduction to AC/DC

      Automation 1 - Control Logic

      May 6 - June 4, 2025

      Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      24

      Learn about electric motor control components such as switches, relays, starters, transformers; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits.

      1. Apply basic manual motor control principles
      2. Apply manual motor control principles with overload protection
      3. Apply control transformers to circuits
      4. Apply basic control logic to circuits
      5. Apply control relays and motor starters to circuits
      6. Troubleshoot basic motor control circuits

       

      Register for Automation 1 - Control Logic

      Basic Pneumatics 1

      Apr 15-30, 2025

      Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      18

      Learn what fluid power is, differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics, implement basic pneumatic circuits, utilize schematics, apply Pascal’s Law, define properties of fluids, implement airflow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits.

      1. Implement basic pneumatic cylinder circuits and connections
      2. Implement basic pneumatic actuator circuits
      3. Apply Pascal’s Law and Boyles Law to pneumatic systems
      4. Implement air flow control and measurement to control speed

       

      Register for Basic Pneumatics 1

      Automation 2 - Motor Control

      Jan 7-Feb5, 2025

      Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      24

      Learn more about electric motor control components such as sensors, timers and counters.

      Pre-requisite: Automation 1

      1. Troubleshoot industrial control system circuits
      2. Apply reversing motor control
      3. Apply automatic input devices
      4. Apply basic timer control
      5. Apply electrical sensors

       

      Register for Automation 2 - Motor Control

      AC Drives

      Feb 11-March 5, 2025

      Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      24

      This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives (VFDs) to AC induction motors. This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive.

      Pre-requisite: Automation 2

      1. Demonstrate the application of timing circuits
      2. Examine device characteristics of Power Transistors
      3. Examine device characteristics of Thyristors
      4. Investigate device characteristic of triggering devices
      5. Demonstrate triggering circuits for power control circuitry

       

      Register for AC Drives

      Intermediate PLC

      Jan 24-Feb 28, 2025

      Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

      24

      Continuing the discovery of industrial control, this course will look a little deeper into the organization and code building related to a process. Building on concepts from the Maintenance PLC introductory course, this course will examine additional PLC instructions in ladder logic as well as an introduction to other forms of coding with the Studio 5000 environment.

      1. Examine structures and where they are used
      2. Examine database structures (array addressing)
      3. Program basic instructions in ladder logic(digital vs. analog, logical comparison, arithmetic)
      4. Program advanced functions in ladder logic (timers, counters, compute)
      5. Program using function block diagram
      6. Program using structured-text
      7. Configure communications with a human machine interface (HMI)
      8. Build a database and display for a human machine interface (machine edition and site edition)

       

      Register for Intermediate PLC

      Advanced PLC

      April 4-May 16, 2025

      Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

      24

      This course develops the skills required for the implementation of vacuum and air used to transmit force for performing useful functions on machines. Students will apply symbols to components and connect components to understand the assembly, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic systems.

      1. Examine the user-defined structure
      2. Examine the Add-on Instruction
      3. Examine the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
      4. Configure a Powerflex 525 VFD using Connected Components Workbench
      5. Program control of the VFD in the PLC
      6. Examine Studio 5000 motion programming
      7. Program motion group and axis using a Kinetix drive

       

      Register for Advanced PLC

  • SACA Information and Registration

 

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