Advanced Manufacturing

Wake Tech's 3,000-square-foot training center serves the needs of Wake County business and industry by providing workforce training for technicians in industrial automation, circuit board technology, collaborative robotics, basic machining and 3D printing. All programs include hands-on lab training supplemented with online instruction through Tooling University.

Advanced Manufacturing programs and courses

  • Industrial Automation: Electrical, PLC, Hydraulics, Pneumatics Controls
  • Collaborative Robotics: Robotics Utilization, Operation, Basic Programming

  • Introductory Machining and 3D Printing: Introductory Vertical Mill and Horizontal Lathe, 3D Printing, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Blueprint Reading

 

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3D PrintingSEF-3001BQ1
This hands-on approach to the many aspects of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) uses a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) system in a safe and efficient manner. The course provides training in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) using a business grade 3D Printer and 3D CAD So...
Collaborative RoboticsMEC-3010D1
Study the principles of collaborative robotics, their uses and multiple applications, and their operation and maintenance, through hands-on labs and online learning modules. This fascinating course includes materials from Tooling University On-Line, with input from the Soci...
Collaborative Robotics Programmer CourseATR-3115A1
Study the principles of collaborative robotic programming through online learning modules and hands-on lab exercises. This fascinating course includes materials from Tooling University On-line including a review of topics such as Robot Installation, Relocation, Maintenance,...
Collaborative Robotics Technician Level 1 CourseMEC-3010H1
Study the principles of collaborative robotics, their uses and applications, and proper operation and maintenance through online learning modules and hands-on lab exercises. This fascinating course includes materials from Tooling University On-Line covering topics such as wo...
Electrical ControlsSEF-3001BM1
In this course, students will learn how to use industrial control components, electrical symbols, and electrical schematics; wire an industrial control circuit given a description and a schematic; procedures and techniques for troubleshooting and fault analysis; and multi-me...
Hydraulics ControlsSEF-3001BP1
In this course, students will use hydraulic components, symbols, and schematics; construct a hydraulic circuit that incorporates electrical and PLC controls, given a description and a set of schematics; and find and correct circuit faults, using troubleshooting procedures an...
Industrial Automation CertificateISC-3138J1
Learn to build circuits from a schematic, using hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and programmable logic controller (PLC) disciplines. Students first concentrate on the basics of individual disciplines and then build integrated circuits using all the components. They will l...
Mechanical Blueprint ReadingMEC-3010E1
In this fascinating course, you’ll learn to read and interpret blueprints – a skill that’s critical for manufacturing products to meet specifications and making sure finished parts function as intended! This course covers the three major elements of a blueprint: drawing, dim...
PLC ControlsISC-3138G1
In this course, students will review PLC components and functions; learn how to read an electrical/PLC schematic; connect a PLC industrial control circuit; program and operate the PLC; and download programs. In teams of two, students will wire multiple PLC control panel circ...
PLC ControlsSEF-3001BN1
In this course, students will review PLC components and functions; learn how to read an electrical/PLC schematic; connect a PLC industrial control circuit; program and operate the PLC; and download programs. In teams of two, students will wire multiple PLC control panel circ...
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