Logan Curry's Badge Portfolio
Applied Fluid Power
Description
Objective:
This industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course in Level I. Students will learn how to read and interpret electro-pneumatics circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems. This will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems and improves your troubleshooting skills. Practical exercises on training equipment for setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.
Competencies
- Set up and commission complex pneumatic systems.
- Systematically troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
- Know the role of PLC in automation and to integrate the PLC into the control section.
- Work with valve terminals.
- Interpret latest standards and regulations.
Applicable Skills
Applied Mechanical Systems - 2021
Description
Objective:
The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. The industry recognized certification is divided into various topics which deal with the components encountered in industry. The learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining these vital systems.
Competencies
- Familiarization with mechanical drives and their roles in industrial applications.
- Properly install different types of mechanical drives and the importance of following specific protocols.
- Identification of the main components of the mechanical drive systems in industrial installations.
- Familiarization with ball screws and linear ball bearings.
- Installation of ball screws and linear bearings and how they are used in linear guide assemblies.
- Have learned what backlash is, in regard to ball screws, and how to minimize or eliminate it.
- Pitch, lead, and start of a ball screw, and know how to determine and calculate these parameters.
- Familiarization with the relationship between the pitch, lead, and start of a ball screw, as well as their effects on the ball screw speed.
- The main elements required for the lubrication and maintenance of linear bearings and ball screws.
- Familiarization with the basic principles of shaft alignment in applications requiring the coupling of two machines.
- Learn how to perform shaft alignment using the straightedge and feeler gauge, rim and face, reverse dial indicator, and laser (optional) methods.
- How the coupling of two machines requires a device called a coupling.
- Different characteristics and typical applications of the following coupling types: flange, flexible sleeve, chain, gear, grid, and universal joint couplings.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Sensor Technology
Description
Objective:
As manufacturing and industry becomes increasingly automated, the understanding of sensors is critical. Sensors are eyes, ears, touch, and feel of automated systems. They relay signals to the “brain” of the system in order for the system to react accordingly. This industry recognized certification will introduce the participant to various sensors common in the industrial auto-mation field. Hands-on experience plays a central role in teaching the fundamentals of sensors. Examples are used to demonstrate the general operational principles of different sensors. Special attention is paid to the selection of the right sensor, its connection, the correct setting and functional checking.
Competencies
- Understand and explain fundamentals of sensor technology.
- Recognize sensor functionality and select the appropriate sensor for various industrial applications.
- Interpret the language, symbology, and protocols commonly used in the sensor field.
- Explain how the various types of sensors work and function.
- Make electrical connections and test the sensor for proper operation.
- Troubleshoot, repair/replace a faulty sensor.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Robotics
Description
Objective:
Today, and in the future, Robotics are becoming more and more common. From repetitive tasks to highly complex interaction with humans, robots can be found. This industry recognized certification is designed expose students to the various types of robots and the various ways they can increase productivity in industrial applications. While these robots can replace low skilled human tasks, they require people with technical skills to program, operate and maintain them. Upon completion of this industry recognized certification, students will have worked with various types and brands of robots – learning how to program, teach positions, and work safely with these critical elements of modern industry.
Competencies
- Identify and explain the design and function of various types of robotic systems.
- Safely operate and maintain robotic systems.
- Program various robotic systems.
- Commission and teach robotic programs and positions.
- Understand and define control instructions.
- Utilize conditional statements.
- Incorporate sensors and other applications with a robot application.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley
Description
Objective:
Working with a PLC efficiently requires a strong familiarity with the specifics of the programming environment and languages. This is exactly the purpose of this industry recognized certification. The students will work with high-end products from Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley. This training program allows students to acquire hands-on experience with industrial control equipment. Realistic examples are used to motivate students to gain the skills needs to work with PLC controlled systems – which surround us in our daily lives. As a Rockwell Encompass Partner, Festo’s training is well suited for this environment.
Competencies
- Explain the operation and design of various relays.
- State/explain the three PLC sections.
- State/explain the three types of input devices.
- State/explain the types of memory in a PLC.
- Explain different types of PLC addressing.
- State/explain the three types of output devices.
- Convert different numbering systems used in a PLC.
- Explain various Boolean gates/truth tables.
- Demonstrate how to use a PLC for troubleshooting to resolve problems quicker.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics
Description
Objective:
This pneumatic industry recognized certification training covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signaling medium. A complete overview is given, covering compressors, storage, dryers and distribution as well as the design, construction and operation of a range of actuators, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO symbols are introduced and included in the circuit diagrams. This course ensures a sound competence the safe operation and maintenance of one of the most common automation elements in industry.
Competencies
- Interpret and draw pneumatic symbols.
- Construct and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits.
- Determine root cause of component failure.
- Make speed adjustments to actuators.
- Explain the force/pressure/area relationship.
- Describe the different states an actuator can assume and the importance of each.
- Identify/explain function of pneumatic components.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Hydraulics
Description
Objective:
This hydraulic industry recognized certification training is designed to familiarize students with the construction and operation of hydraulic components. Investigating the construction and operation of a range of hydraulic equipment, this hydraulic training course covers the fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as the individual components. Valves controlling pressure, flow rate, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises are used to demonstrate their operation, based on standard symbol circuits. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered.
Competencies
- Design, assemble, test, and troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits. Identify and describe the construction, design features, and operation of hydraulic components.
- Interpret technical specifications and data relating to hydraulic components and systems.
- Identify and explain graphical symbols for hydraulic components.
- Describe fundamentals of oil flow.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems - 2021
Description
Objective:
The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. The industry recognized certification is divided into various topics which deal with the components encountered in industry. The learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining these vital systems.
Competencies
- Proper safety protocols associated with performing work on mechanical systems.
- Understanding of belt drives, and their roles in industrial applications.
- Proper installation of belt drives and the importance of following specific protocols.
- Identification of the main components of the belt drive systems in industrial installations.
- Understanding of chain drives, and their roles in industrial applications.
- Proper installation of chain drives and the importance of following specific protocols. Identification of the main components of chain drive systems in industrial installations.
- Understanding of gear drives, and their roles in industrial applications.
- Proper installation of gear drives and the importance of following specific protocols.
- Identification of the main components of gear drive systems in industrial installations.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Electricity - AC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot AC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Safely and effectively measure an AC electrical circuit using a DMM.
- Troubleshooting various complex AC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Electricity - DC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot DC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Troubleshooting various complex DC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
Three Phase Testing
Description
Objective:
Understand the principles of 3 phase electricity and the application of phase sequencing and motor rotation. Learn to interpret test instrument category ratings and how to safely use a digital clamp-on meter to take measurements in order to successfully complete lab activities related to 3 phase motor installation and troubleshooting.
Competencies
- Demonstrating safe and efficient use of a digital clamp-on multimeter
- Understanding and performing calculations of electrical principles and laws
- Demonstrate understanding of 3 Phase Sequence and Motor Rotation
- Understands how to measure AC/DC Voltage