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Robotics Technology

This program will provide the student with entry level competencies in installation, setup, programming, tooling, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial robots. Industrial robots perform the same functions as human operators and are utilized for welding, materials handling, loading and unloading of manufacturing equipment, which are performed repetitively, accurately and without fatigue. Often the operations performed are ones which would be unpleasant or hazardous for a human.

The primary objective of the Robotics Technology program is to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of Robotics application in manufacturing industry. Students who successfully complete this program may obtain entry level employment as Production Operators, Machine Line Operators and Operators.

A graduate of the Robotics Technology program will be able to:

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to succeed in industry.
• Demonstrate skill in setting up of industrial robots.
• Demonstrate skill in designing tooling, fixturing, grippers, and end effectors for use in performing manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrate skill in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair of industrial robots.
• Demonstrate skill in programming industrial robots to perform the required operations.
• Demonstrate skill in setting up required interfaces by integrating robotics systems with other machines and equipment in the work cell.
• Demonstrate skill in programming the robot to interact with the other machines and equipment in the work cell in order to control the desired sequence of operations and functions.
• Have working knowledge of industry safety practices and requirements concerning industrial robots.
• Demonstrate skill in design and installation of appropriate guarding and barriers to prevent unauthorized entry into the work cell area and resultant personal injury.
• Demonstrate computer skills necessary for this work.
• Demonstrate skill in applying, programming and troubleshooting Robot Vision systems.
• Demonstrate skills in CAD and CAM necessary for design of tooling and for programming machines for required operations.
• Demonstrate skill in programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.

Courses Needed for Completion:

Basic Blueprint Reading
Course Code: BPR110

Course Description:
Program is geared towards the first time user. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals and the ability to form a mental picture of different views. Students will be asked to draw orthographic drawings, missing views and isometric views to enhance their understanding of prints.

Technical Math I
Course Code: MAT100

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the mathematics utilized daily on the manufacturing/tool and die shop floor. Emphasis is on the contextual use of math utilizing blueprints, machining processes and measurement data. Students will progress through Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, and receive primary exposure to the Trigonometry prevalent in the industry today.

Practical Dimensional Inspection
Course Code: QCT200

Course Description:
This program is to introduce individuals to the necessary elements required to be effective in the use of precision gaging equipment utilized in manufacturing trades and tool and die industries. Instruction geared toward dimensional inspection techniques and your role as an inspector.

Machine Technology
Course Code: MCH100

Course Description:
This program is the 4th in a series of four programs (First Step) to introduce individuals to the typical machine tools utilized in the precision manufacturing trades. Individuals will receive exposure to the manual machines utilized in most tool shops. Emphasis will be placed on the operating characteristics of the mill, lathe and surface grinder. Students will utilize the training from previous courses and apply that knowledge to machining and processes.

Introduction to Computers
Course Code: BCS100

Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of personal computers and the operating system by which they most commonly operate. This course is not designed to be part of any portion of a business related course. It provides basic computer competencies used in the manufacturing industry.

Robotic Applications
Course Code: RBT 100

Course Description:
This course is geared to the first time operator, programmer or individual who will perform maintenance on robotic systems. Emphasis will be on applications of industrial robots. Students will become familiar with a broad variety of applications of industrial robots.

Robotics Operations and Programming
Course Code: RBT 101

Course Description:
This course is geared to the first time operator, programmer, or individual who will perform maintenance on Fanuc robotics. Emphasis will be on safety and fundamentals of operating and programming a robot. Students will utilize the robot and peripheral devices as related to industry applications.

Computer Aided Design I
Course Code: CAD110

Course Description:
This program is geared to the novice student/first time learner to AutoCAD. Students need to be functional in a Windows a environment as a prerequisite and should have some basic blueprint knowledge.

Introduction to Quality Control
Course Code : QCT100

Course Description:
Introduction of attitudes, techniques and procedures for measuring and assuring quality product output with an emphasis on the systemic study of data, attributes and variables derived from counting and measurement. Workplace applications and the Cost of Quality are discussed. Topics may include data acquisition, fundamental charting and reporting techniques, numeric methods of data presentation, basic statistics.

Fundamentals of Electricity
Course Code: ET100

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing them with basic electrical knowledge.

OSHA and NEC Safety Standards
Course Code: ET102

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing them with basic safety knowledge regarding OSHA and NEC standards and recommendations.

Basic Electrical Wiring
Course Code: ET103

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing them instruction in all phases of the electrical field from basic wiring through motion control, instrumentation and automation. With satisfactory completion of this course and applicable work experience, students may pursue occupations such as Industrial Electrician, Electric Inspector, Instrument Repair Technician, Motor Controls Technician and Motor System Technician.

Industrial Hydraulics Technology
Course Code: ET108

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing training in hydraulic applications. Students will be introduced to proper safety practices within this course. Upon completion of this course students will be able to properly identify the appropriate tools for usage within the industry. Students will also become proficient at reading and working with hydraulic schematic diagrams. Prerequisities: None

Industrial Pneumatic Technology
Course Code: ET109

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing training in hydraulic applications. Students will demonstrate and identify proper safety practices as well as the proper equipment to use in pneumatic applications. Students will aslo become proficient at reading and working with pneumatic schematic diagrams. Prerequisities: None

Robot Handling Tool Programming
Course Code: RBT 102

Course Description:
This course is designed for an operator, technician, engineer or programmer who must set up a robotic system and record a program using a robot controller, utilizing the Handling Tool Application Program software. The course covers Robot Operations intermixed with the tasks required to set up the specific application, test, run and refine the program, and production setup.

Robotics Tooling
Course Code: RBT103

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the technician, engineer or designer working in industrial robotics applications with the skills and knowledge to analyze the operations to be performed by robots, machine tools, and materials handling equipment. Sufficient theory will provide the ability to specify end effectors and gripping devices, and to design job specific grippers, fingers, jaws, metalworking tools and cutters required to adapt the robot to the task. Tooling will then be manufactured and/or assembled and tested for functionality.

Programmable Logic Controllers
Course Code: ET110

Course Description:
This course is designed to increase qualifications, employability and advancement of individuals by providing instruction and training in the application of programmable controllers.

Robot Simulation
Course Code: RBT 104

Course Description:
This course covers the installation, setup and use of 3D robot simulation software as a design tool. It provides procedures for creating a virtual workcell. When completed, the workcell created will contain a robot with end of arm tooling, one or more fixtures for holding parts and a robot Program which moves the part from one fixture to the other.

This course is designed for the application engineer or programmer who must design and set up robotic workcells, perform cycle time analysis, reach ability studies, or generate robot paths.

Robot Vision, 2D and 3D
Course Code: RBT 105

Course Description:
This course covers setup and operations of a 2D and 3D robotic vision system. It is designed for personnel who are responsible for setup, programming and operations of these systems. The course includes a brief overview of basic robot operations, and leads into the set up of a vision process tree and programming the robot to react to vision offsets. Robotic vision software and hardware selection, as well as installation will be included. Safety practices and procedures are integrated into all exercises. The student will complete a series of hands-on lab activities which will reinforce concepts as they are covered in class.

Practical Robotic Applications
Course Code: RBT 107

Course Description:
This course is designed for the student who completed all other requirements for the Robotics Technology program, and is intended to be the terminal experience. The student will apply the skills and knowledge learned to a final robotics application demonstration project.