Introductory Training Course

Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Training Program

Introductory Training Course: Fundamental Tools, Processes, and Materials

The Introductory Training Course provides a foundation through integrated lectures and laboratories on each topic. Topics include power, hand, measurement, and finishing tools, AC and CD wiring, electrical measurement tools, PLC basics, and basic PLC wiring, IO, and programming.

Dates: May 11th, 2020 - June 23rd, 2020
Prerequsites: none
Cost: $3,000 per student
Capacity: 24 students
Apply Here (Application review begins mid-July 2020)

Contact and Other Information

Contact Email: nce@njit.edu
Contact Phone: 973-596-2314
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Course Information

Week	Topic	Summary
1	Introduction and Overview of the Session	Students are introduced to the instructional team, session coordinators and the support staff. Overview of the session and the topic breakdown is provided along with a tour of the Makerspace and NJIT campus. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
2 & 3	Mechanical Hand Tools, Hardware, & Materials	Students are introduced to Mechanical Hand Tools including screw drivers, shears (i.e. scissors), hammers, saws, and wrenches. Each tool and how it interacts with respective hardware and materials will be demonstrated. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
4	Mechanical Measurement Tools	Students are introduced to Mechanical Measurement Tools including Tape Measures, scales (rulers), Squares, Thread Gauges, and Calipers. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
5	Mechanical Power Tools	Students are introduced to Mechanical Power Tools including drills, drivers, and power saws. The respective hardware and materials will be noted for each power tool. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
6	Mechanical Power Tools	Students are introduced to Mechanical Hand Finishing Tools including Files, Sand Paper, Steel Wool, Nylon Mesh, Abrasive Pads, and Painting. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
7	Mechanical Power Finishing Tools	Students are introduced to Mechanical Power Finishing Tools including power grinding, sanding, and buffing. Power tools (e.g. drill and dremel) utilizing attachments will be demonstrated as well as dedicated units. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
8	Fundamentals of AC & DC Wiring Hardware, and Materials	Students are introduced to Fundamentals of AC & DC wiring. This includes typical wire gauge, plugs, batteries, junction boxes, breakers, and grounding. Section is focused on being able to identify different components and when each process should be used. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety.
9	Electrical Hand & Measurement Tools	Students are introduced to Electrical Hand Tools including strippers, lineman pliers, and electrical testers. The session includes discussion and instructions on Safety
10	Basic Mechatronics: PLC Anatomy, and Programming Basics	Students will learn about the anatomy of a PLC, analog and digital input/output (I/O) ports, and memory access. They will also learn about the basics of ladder-logic programming.
11	Basic Mechatronics: I/O Wiring and Programming, and Basic Math Implementation	Students will conduct hands-on experiments that include wiring up push buttons, switches, relays, and LED lights to I/O ports, and programming PLC to read from and write to the I/O ports. They will also learn about the implementation of basic mathematical functions and logic expressions.
12	Optional Make-Up	Students will have an opportunity to make up for any session they missed due to unavoidable circumstances.