INSTRUCTOR LED course designed to provide or enhance the required skills of an individual currently in or seeking a career in Manufacturing.
Course Objectives:
- Understand Basic Mathematical Concepts
- Review fundamental mathematical principles and their applications in a
shop environment.
- Apply Measurement Techniques
Learn how to accurately measure and convert units using various tools
and techniques.
- Perform Calculations for Shop Operations
Develop skills to perform calculations related to shop tasks such as
machining, fabrication, and material handling
.
- Utilize Geometry and Trigonometry
Apply geometric and trigonometric principles to solve shop-related
problems.
- Analyze and Solve Shop Problems
Use mathematical techniques to analyze and resolve common issues
encountered in the shop.
- Improve Precision and Accuracy
Enhance precision and accuracy in shop work through effective use of
mathematicsCourse Content
- Review of Basic Mathematics
• Arithmetic Operations
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Fractions and Decimals
Converting between fractions and decimals
Operations with fractions and decimals
• Percentages
Calculating percentages and percentage changesMeasurement Techniques
• Units of Measurement
Understanding and converting between different units (e.g., metric and
imperial)
• Tools for Measurement
Using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Precision and Accuracy
Techniques for ensuring accurate measurements
Reading and interpreting measurement scalesCalculations for Shop Operations
• Basic Shop Calculations
Calculating area, volume, and weight of materials
Understanding and using material density• Machining Calculations
Calculating cutting speeds, feed rates, and machining times
• Fabrication Calculations
Determining material requirements and costsGeometry in the Shop
• Basic Geometric Shapes
Understanding and calculating properties of squares, rectangles, circles,
and triangles• Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Calculating the perimeter, area, and volume of various shapes
• Geometry of Machine Parts
Applying geometric principles to machine components and assembliesTrigonometry for the Shop
• Basic Trigonometric Functions
Understanding sine, cosine, and tangent
• Right Triangle Calculations
Solving problems involving right triangles
• Angles and Measurements
Calculating angles and using trigonometry for precise measurementsProblem Solving and Applications
• Practical Shop ProblemsApplying mathematical techniques to solve real-world shop problems
• Case Studies and Examples
Analyzing and solving examples from machining, fabrication, and
assembly
• Error Analysis
Identifying and correcting errors in measurements and calculationsAdvanced Topics (Optional)
• Complex Calculations
Advanced calculations for specialized shop operations
• Software Tools
Introduction to software tools and calculators used for shop mathematicsReview and Practice
• Exercises and Practice Problems
Hands-on practice with various shop mathematics problems
• Review Sessions
Revisiting key concepts and addressing questionsAssessment and Certification
• Final Assessment
- Testing understanding through a written or practical exam
• Certification
Issuance of certificates upon successful completion of the cours
