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Mechanical Engineering
Courses
| ME01
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Basic Milling |
| ME02
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Basic Turning |
| ME03
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Advanced Milling |
| MR04
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Advanced Turning |
| ME05
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Horizontal Grinding |
| ME20 |
Pipe Fitting (Copper & Iron) |
| ME21 |
Machine Services - Tube & Pipe Fitting |
| ME22 |
Principles of Lubrication |
| ME23 |
Dismantling & Assembly Techniques |
| ME24 |
PW Gun Maintenance |
| SPECIAL |
Specialist Courses - Examples |
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Introduction
The following mechanically biased courses are an outline
of the type of work we have been asked to provide for client's
employees.
Typically we provide in-house training on the client's
machines or equipment. By starting with prepared exercises, trainee
confidence is built to a level to enable them to complete workshop jobs
under supervision.
Machining Skills (Course Code No: ME01 - ME05)
These courses are only available to a company requiring
in-house training.
These courses have proved especially useful to
people who have an engineering background, or may have completed an
engineering apprenticeship, but have not used some of their skills for
a number of years.
One or two weeks, under close instruction, has provided
the necessary boost to their confidence and enabled them to operate
equipment safely and efficiently and enhance their abilities in the
work shop.
In other instances we have provided machine shop
training for people whose job function has had to change; or for people
who require more advanced skills.
Maintenance Skills (Course Code No: ME20 - ME24)
A range of courses designed to enhance or reinforce the
basic skills of people whose job role has changed or people who may be
required to work as part of a maintenance team.
Essentially these courses combined, make up the content
of a typical multi-skills course (Mech. for Elect. see Section 8) but
can be delivered as separate modules.
Specialist Equipment Courses (examples on last page)
These courses have been developed, on request, for
clients using a specialist piece of equipment that may require periodic
maintenance, repair or calibration but to exacting standards.
In these instances we have had an instructor trained to
meet the equipment manufacturer's standards to provide subsequent
in-house training. This saves the client having to send several people
away to the manufacturers or call in expensive specialists, thus making
training more cost effective.
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Title:
Machining Skills
Code No: ME01 Basic Milling
ME02 Basic Turning
ME03 Advanced Milling
ME04 Advanced Turning
ME05 Horizontal Grinding
Content:
At all stages of the training, safety will be
paramount.
Typically the course will start with a machine overview covering
start/stop, E-Stops, clutch and gears, feeds and speed control, machine
stops.
In addition all related subject matter will be extensively covered e.g.
measuring tools, machining ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic,
epo-wood, optimal speeds and feeds, selection and mounting of cutting
tools, roughing and finishing, application of correct coolants.
The training is initially delivered using prepared
exercises designed to demonstrate machine set-up techniques and usually
leads to the trainee completing actual work pieces.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• operate the equipment safely and identify all safety requirements
(guarding, eye protection etc.)
• identify correct set-up methods and tool selection
• complete a range of machining skills on a variety of materials
• use a range of measuring tools to complete work to required tolerances
Prerequisites:
Mechanical background (unless part of multi-skilling)
Participants:
Open
Duration:
5 to 10 days depending on customer/trainee requirement.
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Title: Pipe-Fitting (Copper and
Iron)
Code No: ME20
Content:
The course combines theory and practice in pipe
preparation, forming and connecting a range of copper and iron pipes.
Detail includes types of pipe fittings, compression and soldered
joints, pipe threading equipment and joint sealing compounds.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• select the correct type and size of pipe for the job application
• identify and select the correct type of fittings for the
selected pipe
• calculate bending allowances correctly use the appropriate
bending equipment
• cut BSP thread on iron pipe using machine and hand dies
• prepare pipes and joints for compression, soldering or
threading
• pressure test for leak proof joints
Prerequisites:
Basic bench and hand skills
Participants:
Open
Duration:
2 days
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Title: Machine Services Tube
and Pipe-Fitting
Code No: ME21
Content:
The course combines theory and practice in selection,
preparation, forming and connecting, of a range of tube and pipe used
typically in the delivery of services to machine tools i.e. electrical
(rigid and flexible), hydraulic (e.g. E.O, Swaglock) and pneumatic
(e.g. Enots, Legris) fittings.
Practical demonstration and exercises are used
throughout.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• select the correct type and size of pipe for the job application
• identify and select the correct type of fittings for the selected
pipe
• calculate safe bending allowances (red/blue banded barrel)
• prepare pipes, hoses and joints assemble flexible hose with safe bend
radii
• correctly use the appropriate bending equipment
• cut threads using machine and hand dies
• recognise properties of and replace seals, gaskets, 'O' rings
• pressure test for leak proof joints
Prerequisites:
Basic bench and hand skills
Participants:
Open
Duration:
2 days
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Title: Principles of Lubrication
Code No: ME22
NB: It has been estimated, by oil product manufacturers,
up to 80% of machine failures can be linked to lubrication problems.
Content:
The course provides definition of terminology
associated with friction and lubricants, the component parts and
properties of lubricants and their suitability for different
applications. Practical demonstration is used to enhance understanding
of the subject.
The fundamental problems arising from incorrect
lubrication are covered in detail:
1. no lubrication
2. too much or too little lubrication
3. use of the wrong lubricant for the equipment/process
4. contamination of lubricants
5. safety issues cover effects of personal contamination, and
legal
requirements for storage of inflammable
materials.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• identify lubricant types relating to their properties
• recognise the importance of preventing ingress of contaminants
• identify the results of incorrect use of lubricants
• recognise a variety of lubricating systems
• demonstrate awareness of the importance of safe handling and storage
of lubricants
Prerequisites:
None
Participants:
Open
Duration:
Half day
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Title: Dismantling &
Assembly Techniques
Code No: ME23
Content:
The course provides a methodical approach to the
process of dismantling simple or complex equipment, methods of proof
marking, mechanical and chemical cleaning, storage of components and
examination for signs of wear, mechanical fatigue or component failure.
Assembly covers the reverse process and includes
replacement of bearings, seals and gaskets, including modern adhesives,
metal repair materials and thread repair techniques and covers use of
correct torque settings and retaining devices.
Safety issues cover use of personal protection,
effects of personal contamination, and the use of correct tools.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• demonstrate a methodical approach to dismantling and assembly
• recognise the importance of preventing ingress of contaminants
through seals and correct use of seals
• identify the correct use of lubricants
• apply a range of liquid and solid gasket materials
• use mechanical and chemical cleaning methods
• replace worn bearings and repair damaged threads
• identify a range of locking devices and demonstrate the need to
use correct torque settings
Prerequisites:
Mechanical engineering background or multi-skilling
Participants:
Open
Duration:
2 days
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Title: PW Gun Maintenance
Code No: ME24
Content:
The course provides a basic introduction to the theory
of resisatnce welding and the application via the Portable Weld Gun.
All aspects of safety, dismantling and reassembly, maintenance and
fault finding are covered, including weld quality issues and common 'PW
Gun' and 'spotweld' problems.
The course can be extended to incorporate a weld timer (e.g. British
Federal WS9000) although this is generally a seperate programming
course.
Safety issues cover use of personal protection, effects
of personal contamination, and the use of correct tools.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• demonstrate an awareness of the hazards associated with
resistance welding
• define the basic principles of resistance welding with regard to a
typical weld cycle
• demonstrate a methodical approach to dismantling and assembling the
equipment
• recognise common faults with PW guns e.g. overheating, shorting,
incorrect pressure, tip/electrode alignment
• recognise weld quality defaults
• execute a range of maintenance skills related to the services; air,
water, electricity
Prerequisites:
Mechanical engineering background or multi-skilling
Participants:
Open
Duration:
2 days
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Specialist Courses - Examples
These can be developed to suit the client's requirements
as specified in the introduction to this section.
Consideration must be given to development costs, number
of trainees and frequency of training requirement to ensure cost
effectiveness.
The following are a few examples of applications we have
developed for clients:
Ultrasonic Weld Testing
This form of non-destructive testing of resistance spot
welds is executed as part of a quality system check, in this example on
automotive body construction.
The test equipment produces a graphic display printout
and the results of the weld quality rely solely on the quality control
inspector's ability to interpret the graphs. At six monthly intervals,
the inspectors are required to refresh their skills. Additionally, new
inspectors are sometimes required.
Fortec has acquired specialist training, in this
technique, for one of our instructors and thus provide an on-site,
periodic service to the customer.
Gas Analyser Maintenance
This specialist piece of equipment requires replacement
of certain components as part of a maintenance schedule and, following
maintenance, the equipment has to be re-calibrated. The procedure's
were conducted by the equipment manufacturer.
By obtaining training for one of our instructors, with
the equipment manufacturer, we were able to offer training to the
customer's maintenance staff as part of a multi-skilling course.
The equipment is now successfully maintained in-house.
Machine Lubrication System
Automated machine systems, using specialist lubrication
and pneumatic supply fittings, require scheduled maintenance.
By developing a maintenance course specifically for this
equipment, to ensure correct replacement and fitting of connectors, oil
and air leaks have been virtually eliminated and the machine's
efficiency greatly improved.
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