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Trade & Technical
GENERAL, TECHNICAL & ENTRY LEVEL EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
Jigs and Fixtures
Course Outline: This course is designed to introduce the student to develop a thorough understanding and working knowledge of how and why jigs and fixtures are designed and built as the are. Two fundamental tool design principles are constantly stressed: simplicity and economy. The student will learn how to save money in production of a fixture by learning to be cost-effective while ensuring that the tool has the capacity to perform all of the intended.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 11/3/2008- 12/15/2008
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 160 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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Geomtric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G,D & T)
Course Outline: This course is a study of the geometric controls set forth in ASME standard Y14.5M-1994 - Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate a beginners-level ability to interpret a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to communicate geometric information.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 11/4/2008- 12/18/2008
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 160 Members/ Non-Members
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Print Reading
Course Outline: This course will introduce and/or refresh the student in Blueprint Reading, Line Interpretation, Print Terminology, with a Basic understanding of the Four Geometric Form Control Principles; Straightness, Flatness, Parallelism, and Perpendicularity, Title Block Information, Block Tolerances, General and Local Notes, Types of Dimensioning and Dimensions, effects of Tolerance Accumulation, and Datum selection. This standard course will not cover Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Welding, Machining Practices, unless requested by the client. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Understand Orthographic Projections, Alphabet of lines, and Matrices. 2. Be familiar with Features, Types of Dimensions. 3. Know Units of Measurement and Types of Tolerances. 4. Understand Different Views and Structures. 5. Be familiar with Bill of Material Relationship to Drawing Views.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 11/4/2008- 12/2/2008
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 8 sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 100.00 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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Machinist Handbook
Course Outline: This course is a study of the Machinery’s Handbook (ISBN 0-8311-2700-7) on how to use it as a reference book for maintenance personnel. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate a knowledge in the structure of the Machinery’s Handbook and a flexibility in being able to navigate it in problem solving situations.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 12/4/2008- 1/8/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 8 sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 100 Members/ Non-Members
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Materials
Course Outline: This course offers an in-depth study of the materials, tool steel, and the heat treat processes that it involves. Upon completion of the course the student will have removed the mystery that surrounds tool steel and the heat treatment process. The student will get a thorough understanding of how to heat treat parts without sacrificing wear, and they will learn how to minimize the loss from cracking or distortion. They will be introduced to tool steel selection by looking at 28 of the more popular grades of tool steel and 3 alloy steels. They will have a good understanding of how to evaluate each application.
This class will run on Monday and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 1/5/2009- 2/16/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 160 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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Computerized Machining and Die Design
Course Outline: This course is designed to develop an introductory working knowledge of basic CNC, Computer Numerical Control programming, with special interest in its use in die design. Learning Outcomes: Introduction to Numerical Control Machinery- a. History of CNC machines b. Input Media and Binary Numbers c. Application to industry. Numerical Control systems- a. Components, b. Types of Control System, c. Cartesian Coordinate system. Tool Selection- a. Tooling for Numerical Control b. Speed and Feeds c. Process planning d. Tool Changers and Registers. Math for Numerical Control- a. Basic Applied Trigonometry b. Cutter ‘off-set’ calculation. Cutter compensation- a. Codes b. Special considerations. Loops and Subprograming, Class work hand out assignments.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 1/5/2009- 3/11/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 20 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 240 Members/ Non-Members
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Shop Practices
Course Outline: This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines; Cut-off Saw, Band Saw, Pedestal Grinder, Belt Sander, Drill Press, Lathe, Vertical Milling Machine, Surface Grinder, Heat Treatment, Honing Machine, etc. A student must be recommended by their company for enrollment in Apprenticeship Program and must be able to read and write English at a 9th grade level; add, subtract, multiply, and divide or have a recommendation for exception from the course instructor and approval of the company representative. Student will have a general understanding of covered machines included in presentation and knowledge skills necessary to maneuver/operate on the shop floor.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 1/13/2009- 3/31/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 23 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 270 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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Basic Die Making-Die Theory
Course Outline: Diemaking.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 2/23/2009- 4/6/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 160 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Tooling Manufacturing Practices I
Course Outline: This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines; Cut-off Saw, Band Saw, Pedestal Grinder, Belt Sander, Drill Press, Lathe, Vertical Milling Machine, Surface Grinder, Heat Treatment, Honing Machine, etc. Student will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. This course is designed through class theory and visits to manufacturing facilities will provide this necessary foundational knowledge. This course covers basic processes and machinery used in the job shop, tool room, or small manufacturing facility and the advanced equipment used in larger operations. This course covers material physical properties, testing and treatment. Quality measurement and gauging, process planning, and manufacturing systems are included.
This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 1/6/2009- 3/19/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 22 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 260 Members / Food Consortium Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
There are currently no Mechanical Maintenance courses scheduled for On-line Registration.
AUTOMATION AND PROCESS CONTROL
PLC Systems Course #202
Course Outline: This course is 30 hours and is accredited for 3 CEU’s. Each student must complete 100% of the Learner Outcomes with a passing grade of 70% on each Learner Outcome and attend all classes in order to be eligible for the CEU’s. There will be no partial credit given. 1) The student will be introduced to the operation and wiring of control devices. Using the concepts of basic undervoltage circuit design, the student will design and draw a Master Undervoltage Circuit. 2) The student will build a knowledge base of the components of a PLC system. They will be able to distinguish between elements of hardware and elements of software. The student will be able to distinguish a PLC from a computer. 3) The student will be able to relate inputs and outputs to the Data Tables in the PLC. 4) The student will develop a comprehensive understanding of the program scanner. In an effort to build comprehension, they will run three simulations of program scans of input tables, output tables and program tables. 5) The student will be able to specify the input and output cards for a PLC system and design a wiring diagram implementing the inputs and outputs required for the design and operation of a machine. 6) The student will build a knowledge base of AB MicroLogix 1000, 1200, and 1500 PLC’s capabilities. The student will design an AB 1762-L24AWA wiring diagram using a functional description. 7) The student will learn powerful troubleshooting techniques and use them to solve 2 troubleshooting problems on a PLC water pump system.
Course Length: 32 hours. Class is every Tuesday and Thursday.
No shows will be charged the full course price.
Date(s): 9/2/2008- 9/25/2008
Time(s): 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 8 sessions
Location: 20 Herr Street, Washington Boro PA 17582
Cost: 700 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
There are currently no Electrical Maintenance courses scheduled for On-line Registration.
* NOTE: Course titles, costs, length and vendor are presented for planning purposes only and are subject to change.
