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Toolmaker

This online course will provide an intensive overview of the toolmaking industry and the skills needed to work in it. You will learn a variety of important skills, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

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                                160 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES781
                            
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                                12 Months
                            
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Overview

Manufacturers are looking for highly skilled workers to create increasingly complex and important products. If you want a stable career in an industry that needs you, consider becoming a toolmaker. This online Toolmaker course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly.

The Toolmaker course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for toolmaking, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

Objective

What you will learn

Production Floor Safety
CNC Controls and Programming
Metallurgy
Machining and Grinding Processes
Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
Workholding Principles

How you will benefit

Prepare for a career as a toolmaker, tool and die maker, or tool and die machinist
Gain the skills you need to confidently perform your job
Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

Course Syllabus

Workholding
1. Intro to Workholding 104
2. Locating Devices 107
3. Clamping Basics 108
4. Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
5. Drill Bushing Selection 230
Math
1. Math Fundamentals 101
2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
3. Blueprint Reading 131
4. Algebra Fundamentals 141
5. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
6. Geometry: Triangles 161
7. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
8. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
9. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
10. Statistics 231
Inspection
1. Basic Measurement 101
2. Introduction to GD&T 301
3. Major Rules of GD&T 311
4. Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
5. Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
Metal Cutting
1. Cutting Processes 111
2. Safety for Metal Cutting 101
3. Overview of Machine Tools 121
4. Basic Cutting Theory 201
5. Band Saw Operation 211
6. Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
7. Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
8. Toolholders for Turning 260
9. Speed and Feed for the Lathe 301
10. Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
11. Machining Titanium Alloys 325
12. Lathe Tool Geometry 351
13. Mill Tool Geometry 361
14. Drill Tool Geometry 371
15. Intro to EDM 100
Machining
1. Manual Mill Basics 201
2. Engine Lathe Basics 211
3. Manual Mill Setup 221
4. Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205
5. Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
6. Manual Mill Operation 251
7. Engine Lathe Operation 225
8. Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
9. Threading on the Engine Lathe 235
10. Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 240
11. Introduction to CNC Machines 201
12. Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
13. Basics of the CNC Mill 212
14. Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
15. Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222
16. CNC Specs for the Mill 220
17. CNC Specs for the Lathe 225
18. Basics of G Code Programming 231
19. Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
20. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
21. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 252
22. Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
23. Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
24. Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
25. Turning Calculations 285
26. Canned Cycles for the Lathe 321
27. Canned Cycles for the Mill 322
28. Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
29. Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
30. Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320
31. Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325
32. Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
33. Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
34. Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
35. Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325
36. Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
37. Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
38. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
39. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
40. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
41. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 289
42. Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
43. Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325
Safety
1. Intro to OSHA 101
2. Personal Protective Equipment 111
3. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
4. Respiratory Safety 131
5. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
6. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
7. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
8. Walking and Working Surfaces 171
9. Fire Safety and Prevention 181
10. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
11. Ergonomics 102
12. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
13. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
14. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
15. Confined Spaces 231
16. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
17. Machine Guarding 140
Materials
1. Basics of Siemens PLCs 200
2. Siemens PLC Hardware 210
3. Siemens PLC Inputs and Outputs 240
4. Siemens Human Machine Interfaces 250
5. Siemens SIMATIC Modular PLCs 260
6. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 340
7. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs 350
8. Siemens Safety Integrated for Factory Automation 360
9. Intro to PLCs 200
10. Hardware for PLCs 210
11. PLC Inputs and Outputs 240
12. Hand-Held Programmers of PLCs 280
13. Overview of PLC Registers 305
Quality and Manufacturing Management
1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
2. Essentials of Leadership 110
3. Essentials of Communication 120
4. ISO 9001: 2015 Review 122
5. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
6. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I 124
7. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
8. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 125
9. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
10. Approaches to Maintenance 131
11. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
12. Equipment/Tool Design and Development 137
13. Total Productive Maintenance 141
14. Conflict Resolution Principles 150
15. 5S Overview 151
16. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
17. Team Leadership 160
18. Intro to Six Sigma 171
19. Quality and Customer Service 175
20. Manufacturing Management 180
21. Troubleshooting 181
22. Personal Effectiveness 190
23. Conducting Kaizen Events 191
24. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
25. SPC Overview 211
26. Harassment and Discrimination 215
27. Performance Management and the Law 230
28. Metrics for Lean 231
29. Process Flow Charting 241
30. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
31. Management Tools: Problem Solving 270
32. Management Tools: Product and Process Design 275
33. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
Grinding
1. Grinding Processes 201
2. Grinding Safety 211
3. Basic Grinding Theory 221
4. Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
5. Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 232
6. Basics of the Centerless Grinder 233
7. Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
8. Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242
9. Setup for the Centerless Grinder 243
10. Surface Grinder Operation 251
11. Cylindrical Grinder Operation 252
12. Centerless Grinder Operation 253
13. Introduction to Grinding Fluids 261
14. Grinding Variables 301
15. Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
16. Grinding Nonferrous Metals 321
17. Grinding Wheel Materials 331
18. Grinding Wheel Geometry 361
19. Dressing and Truing 341
Stamping and Fabrication
1. Die Components 130
2. Die Cutting Variables 200
3. Fabrication Process 232

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Does this course prepare you for a certification?

No.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

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Toolmaker

This online course will provide an intensive overview of the toolmaking industry and the skills needed to work in it. You will learn a variety of important skills, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.

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