Manufacturing Online Course Catalog
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Applications for Robots 130This class covers the most common applications of industrial robots.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English -
Approaches to Maintenance 131Approaches to Maintenance provides an introduction to common manufacturing maintenance strategies, including reactive, corrective, predictive, preventive, reliability-centered, and total productive maintenance. This class describes the advantages and disadvantages of each method, the benefits of planned downtime, and the importance of a customized maintenance approach. Having a targeted, well-designed maintenance plan reduces costly machine breakdowns and production downtime. With this class, manufacturers will learn about the benefits, limitations, and goals of popular maintenance approaches, making them better equipped to support and improve their facility's method.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Automated Systems and Control 135This class identifies common methods of industrial automation. It describes the available technologies and explains how they are applied in manufacturing.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Basics of Ladder Logic 221Basics of Ladder Logic provides an overview of the basic principles, structure, and symbols of ladder logic programming. This class introduces the components of ladder logic programming language used in PLCs and the functions, ladder diagrams, logic gates, and common input and output instructions used in PLC programs.PLC-based automation is continually growing, and ladder logic is the primary or most common language used in PLC programming. Having foundational knowledge of basic ladder logic components and functions will aid in programmer and operator efficiency and familiarity with PLC programs.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Conductor Selection 291Conductor Selection 291 describes the different features of conductors and the considerations involved selecting conductors for electrical wiring applications. Electricians use the National Electrical Code(R) to guide the selection process. Different materials are used to construct conductors. Copper is the most popular choice due to its affordability, low resistance, and good conductivity. Insulation is used to protect conductors from damage and electricians from injury. Wire protection is added to conductors to prevent damage from environmental factors.Correction factors must be considered when selecting a conductor, including ambient temperature, number of conductors, and conductor length. When electricians use the NEC(R) and have an understanding of conductor features and correction factors, selecting appropriate conductors to safely carry power is ensured and essential when working with electrical systems.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Electrical Units 101Electrical Units provides a foundational overview of electricity, including fundamental measures and terminology used to discuss electricity. Electricity is the flow of electrons, which are negatively charged particles. The amount of valence electrons in an atom determines how well it allows electricity to flow. There are two types of electricity, alternating current and direct current, but both flow from negative to positive. Current is measured by certain terms, including amperage, voltage, resistance, and wattage. Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law describe the relationships between these values in a circuit.When working with electrical systems, knowing how electricity flows and what different terms mean is very important. After taking this class, users should be familiar with the fundamentals of electricity and the vocabulary used to describe it. This enables users to build an understanding of more advanced electrical concepts and discuss them with the correct terminology.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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End Effectors 125This class describes the various types of end effectors and their uses. It also explains the issue of compliance and describes how to maintain end effectors.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Forces of Machines 121Forces of Machines provides a comprehensive overview of the physical forces behind machine functions. All machines are based on the science of mechanics, which deals with the effects of different forces that either cause or prevent motion. Understanding the different types of forces, the physical laws that define them, and the ways in which they are measured is crucial to understanding machine functions.Understanding how machines work is essential to working with and performing maintenance upon any type of machinery. This includes the ability to distinguish between contact and non-contact forces, linear and rotary motion, speed and velocity, and scalar and vector quantities, all of which serve as a basis for more advanced mechanical topics. After completing this class, users will be prepared to both work with and study more complex aspects of mechanical systems.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Hardware for PLCs 211Hardware for PLCs provides essential information on the basic functions of a PLC's hardware components and how they work together to execute a PLC program. The hardware components of a PLC are the field devices, input module, output module, central processing unit, and the power supply. The field devices are the components that perform actions in order to control a process. PLC hardware also includes peripheral devices, such as programming devices and personal computers, which allow operators to interact with the PLC and monitor programs.After taking this class, users will be familiar with PLC hardware components, basic PLC networks, and the main steps in a PLC process. Understanding PLC hardware components and how they work together to control a machine or process is essential to working with PLCs. Many industries and automated processes rely on PLCs.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Intro to Machine Rigging 110This class covers basic rigging equipment, calculating loads, inspecting equipment, and following safety precautions.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Introduction to Fluid Systems 101Introduction to Fluid Systems provides a comprehensive overview of fluid power transmission and fluid power systems. Fluid systems use pressurized fluid to transmit energy. Hydraulic systems use liquids and pneumatic systems use gases. All fluid systems rely on the same basic components for power transmission, but the specific kinds each type of system uses varies. Fluid systems are used in many industrial applications. Anyone who works with fluid systems must be knowledgeable about their purpose and components. After completing this class, users will have a greater understanding of fluid power systems. This serves as the foundation for understanding more complex fluid power topics in order to work with them safely and effectively.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Introduction to Mechanical Systems 101Introduction to Mechanical Systems provides a foundational overview of mechanical systems. Simple machines, such as the lever, incline planed, and wheel, are the building blocks of even the most complex mechanical systems. Both simple and complex machines manipulate mechanical forces, including distance and friction, in order to achieve mechanical advantage.Understanding how simple machines work is essential to understanding and working with any type of machinery. This includes being familiar with each type of simple machine as well as its components, function, and mechanical advantage, all of which serve as the basis for understanding advanced mechanical topics. Without the foundational information presented in this class, users will not be prepared to study more complex aspects of mechanical systems.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Introduction to PLCs 201Introduction to PLCs provides an overview of programmable logic controllers used in manufacturing. This class introduces the components of PLCs and their functions, provides basic information on the ladder logic programming language used in PLCs, and also gives an overview of common internal relay instructions used in PLC programs.Manufacturers use PLCs to control automated processes and machines. As Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing are gaining widespread use, PLCs are more important than ever. Having a foundational knowledge of the basic functions of a PLC helps to increase productivity and efficiency.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Level 1 PLC FundamentalsThis course covers the fundamentals and principles of Industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The focus is on how PLC's work and gives practical information on maintaining PLC systems. Students will examine the control of systems with a PLC simulator and laptops. Emphasis will be on using the PLC as a diagnostic tool for troubleshooting the processing system.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Lifting and Moving Equipment 130This class covers the different kinds of lifting devices, moving equipment, and scaffolds used in rigging.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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PLC Inputs and Outputs 231PLC Inputs and Outputs provides an overview of the main types of input/output modules and input/output devices, their primary functions, and their roles in a PLC process. In a PLC system, the input/output modules are connected to the input/output devices that send and receive electrical signals throughout a process. Input/output modules may operate using alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC), and may be analog or discrete, depending on the type of electrical signals they process.Having a foundational knowledge of the functions and capabilities of the input/output modules in a PLC helps users understand basic PLC operation. Being aware of the different types of input/output modules and their capabilities is essential to working with PLC systems.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Rigging Equipment 120This class covers the different kinds of equipment used in rigging, the properties of rope and chains, basic knots, hitches, and sling configurations, and fittings and end attachments.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Robot Axes 140This class will describe the most common robot axes. It will explain how to understand these axes, and how they are used to control robot movement.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Robot Components 120This class covers the functions and characteristics of the different components of an industrial robot.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Robot Maintenance 170This class will teach you about the importance of maintenance, as well as the various approaches and methods used by maintenance workers today to keep industrial robots performing optimally.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Robot Sensors 150This class describes the various types of sensors that provide feedback data to robots. It also explains the categories of sensors and shows how sensors are used in industrial robotics.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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RoboticsThe goal of this class, available for all robot types, is to provide students the knowledge and confidence to operate the robots using the teach pendant. Topics include: safety, operating controls, software lnstruction and program flow, jogging the robot using joystick control, and RAPID programming.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Safety for Electrical Work 111Safety for Electrical Work provides an overview of the risks of working with electricity, as well as safety precautions Electricity can cause shock, burns, and fires. Electric shock occurs when current passes through a person's body. Overheating electrical components can cause burns and fires. To prevent electrical injuries, circuits and components must be properly grounded and maintained and employees must observe lockout/tagout practices and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.Employees must understand and practice precautionary and preventative measures in order to safely and effectively work with electricity. After completing this course, users will be able to describe the best practices for maintaining safety and preventing injury while working with electrical systems.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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Safety for Mechanical Work 111The class Safety for Mechanical Work provides a comprehensive overview of the safety hazards associated with working on any mechanical system, including the possibility for falls, fires, electrocution, or crushing injuries when entering a machine. In addition, contact with certain machine fluids can cause skin and eye irritation. Many machines require machine guards because the operator works in close proximity with the point of operation and moving components. Injuries often occur when operators start machines without knowing that someone is performing maintenance.After taking the class, a user should be able to demonstrate awareness of and follow proper safety protocols while working on machines. Being aware of potential safety hazards reduces an operator's risk of injury. The key to safely maintaining machines is to perform proper lockout/tagout procedures, follow established safety guidelines, and maintain a well-organized, safe work environment.Training Provider: ToolingUCost: $237Pricing Type: Sitewide SubscriptionDifficulty: BeginnerLanguage: English
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