Wake Tech's 3,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing training center serves the needs of area industry by providing workforce training in the following:
All programs include hands-on lab training supplemented with online instruction through Tooling University.
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 Software.
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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 Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
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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-meter methods and techniques. In teams of two, students will wire multiple control panel circuits using a circuit schematic, and troubleshoot common industrial control circuit faults using a schematic and multi-meter. Hands-on training will be supplemented with online assignments.
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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 and test equipment. In teams of two, students will construct multiple hydraulic circuits using hydraulic, electrical, and PLC schematics. The teams will troubleshoot common circuit faults using schematics and test equipment. Hands-on training will be supplemented with online assignments.
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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, dimensions, and notes; and you’ll gain a thorough understanding of each. You’ll read and interpret drawings in class and complete assignments online.
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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 circuits using a circuit schematic, and troubleshoot PLC circuits and conduct fault analysis using a schematic and a multi-meter. Hands-on training will be supplemented with online assignments.
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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 circuits using a circuit schematic, and troubleshoot PLC circuits and conduct fault analysis using a schematic and a multi-meter. Hands-on training will be supplemented with online assignments.
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In this course, students will use pneumatic components, symbols, and schematics; construct a pneumatic circuit that incorporates electrical and PLC controls, given a description and a set of schematics; and find and correct circuit faults, using troubleshooting procedures and test equipment. In teams of two, students will construct multiple pneumatic circuits using pneumatic, electrical, and PLC schematics and troubleshoot common circuit faults using schematics and test equipment. Hands-on training will be supplemented with online assignments.
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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 workplace safety; blueprint reading; basics of electrical theory, programmable logic controller theory, and pneumatic theory; robotic connectivity; customer service; and basics of collaborative robotic programming and troubleshooting.
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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, and Troubleshooting Robot Operations. Students will then progress to Program Feasibility, Robotic Programming, and Logic Maintenance, with a focus on ensuring all robotic functions are conducted in a safe manner.
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