Automotive Manufacturing Technology

This course provides an introduction robotic programming.  Emphasis is placed on but not limited to the following:  Safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage.  Upon completion the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions.   

This course is designed to teach students basic mold setter skills.  They will learn the fundamentals of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operating safety, machine controls and machine startup and shutdown. Students are taught to identify common part defects such as non-fill, burn marks, warpage, discoloration, weld lines, and flash. At the end of this course students should be able to safely work as a mold setter.

This training course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to operate and program the robot cell.  The course provides both classroom and performance based hands on training in the use of controls, operations, and part programming.

This course provides an introduction to variable frequency drives (VFD) and servo drive technology. Topics include the purpose of VFDs, general operating principles, analog and digital servo drives, and characteristics of practical servo systems. The Lab enables students to program, test, and run drives and motors. The removal and replacement of servo drives will also be discussed. Upon completion students will be able to apply principles of VFD and servo drives.