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Technical Skills

Training & Research staff can provide training and coaching in all technical areas listed below. Please contact Training & Research if you have any Technical Education needs other than those listed. We can create or help identify training to meet those needs.

For further information on Technical Skills, please contact Darrell Rogers.

Training & Research Course Offerings

 

Blueprint Reading

Learn to read standard manufacturing blueprints. [Details...]

Blueprint Reading: Intermediate

Learn to read and interpret complex manufacturing blueprints. [Details...]

GD&T Fundamentals

Learn to read and interpret simple Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing blueprints. [Details...]

GD&T Advanced

Learn to read and interpret complex Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing blueprints. [Details...]

Introduction to Design of Experiments: DOE

Use designed experiments to identify optimal process settings. [Details...]

Machining: Basic

Learn to work with precision measurement instruments and grinding, lathe, drill press, and milling machines. [Details...]

Math for Manufacturing: Basic

Learn the basic math skills necessary for the manufacturing environment. [Details...]

Math for Manufacturing: Intermediate

Learn to use arithmetic operations, combined operations, metric conversion, fractional/decimal conversion, angular arithmetic, measurement with rules and gauges, and basic geometry. [Details...]

Math for Manufacturing: Advanced

Apply algebraic and trigonometric math principles to manufacturing problems. [Details...]

Metallurgy for Manufacturing

Learn to identify materials and alloys in common industrial use: properties, compositional specifications, forming, heat treating, and finishing methods. [Details...]

Metrology for Manufacturing

Become familiar with measurement processes, types and correct use of measurement and test equipment, and measurement standards. [Details...]

Statistical Process Control: Attributes

Learn how statistics are used to understand the variation in processes and how to create, use, and interpret an attribute control chart. [Details...]

Statistical Process Control: Intermediate

Apply advanced control chart and histogram interpretation, and conduct capability analysis and basic measurement system analysis. [Details...]

Statistical Process Control: Variables

Learn how statistics are used to understand the variation in processes and how to create, use, and interpret a variable control chart. [Details...]

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