Computer Training

Dates/Times: October 14, 8:00 – 5:00 / October 15, 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Collegiate Center at Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute

Course Description:

Improving Work Habits
Absenteeism . . . Repeated tardiness . . . Conduct . . . Dress code . . If your team leaders are faced with these or other work habit issues, this module will show them how to improve these issues. Merely quoting company regulations to the noncompliant worker will not solve the problem. The truly effective team leader immediately addresses poor work habits in a supportive, non-threatening way.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Performance Assessment
This module teaches the way an evaluation is done by the experts. First, relevant performance standards are established. Then, the team member's own performance evaluation is solicited. This accomplished, the stage is set for a summary evaluation that will be clear and credible to the team member. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Communicating with Your Manager
Most managers and team leaders realize the importance of upward communication, but few accept their own managers. Managers and team leaders will learn how to model communication so that a desired result is achieved. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

This class explores the computer desktop, its applications, menus and command functions and provides an excellent grounding in basic word processing, spreadsheets and Internet capabilities.

Learn to use Microsoft Access productively. Study the relationship between all elements of this versatile database software through principles of table design and relationships, forms and reports. Introductory and Intermediate classes are available.

This course is for those who currently use Microsoft Access at a beginners or intermediate level. If you need to review functionality or would like to improve your abilities, this class is for you. Attendees are highly encouraged to submit, at least one week in advance, any specific questions that they may have regarding Microsoft Access.Course topics will include:

• Tables
• Queries
• Forms
• Reports

Access tips and tricks will be provided along the way.

Microsoft Excel allows the entry, calculation and management of data in electronic spreadsheets.The introductory class introduces participants to these elements, while the Advanced Excel class examines sorting and consolidating data and how to create, modify and format charts and use graphics.

Microsoft Excel allows the entry, calculation and management of data in electronic spreadsheets. The introductory class introduces participants to these elements.

This course is for those who currently use Microsoft Excel at a basic or intermediate level. If you need to review functionality or would like to improve your abilities, this class is for you. Attendees are highly encouraged to submit, at least one week in advance, any specific questions that they may have regarding Microsoft Excel.The course will address the following:

• linked cells
• calculations
• logical “If” statements
• macros
• importing/exporting data
• sorting data
• formatting data

Excel tips and tricks will be provided along the way.

This course increases Office efficiency by detailing the use of Shift key-presses, Function keys, Control-Shift key-presses and Alt-Tab and other shortcut commands for use with the Microsoft Office suite of Excel, Word and Outlook.

Outlook is a versatile electronic mail application which also includes a Journal and Calendar – an electronic desktop organizer. Participants in this class explore the additional features offered by Outlook and learn to set up and schedule tasks, make journal entries and gain organizational efficiency in combination with Outlook e-mail.

PowerPoint is a powerful presentation tool. This class provides training in the creation of professional looking presentations, taking full advantage of charts, tables and animation. Introductory and Advanced classes are available to ensure development of the full range of skills.

If you need your projects to stay on track and within budget then you need this class! You will learn how to use this software to create a project plan, fine tune it and track and review your progress. Also included will be ideas on identifying and finding solutions to project problems.

This desktop publishing and design application offers the creation of a variety of publications including newsletters, calendars, brochures, reports and marketing material and develops skill in the use of clipart, graphics and graphic editing.

This course explores the word processing features inherent to Microsoft Word and provides training in the use of many of them including Style, Templates and Mail Merge, with the Advanced level extending and expanding skills and efficiencies in the creation of professional documents and reports.

This course is for those who currently use Microsoft Word at beginners to advanced levels. If you need to review functionality or would like to improve your abilities, this class is for you. Attendees are highly encouraged to submit, at least one week in advance, any specific questions that they may have regarding Microsoft Word.The following will be discussed in the course:

• Fonts
• Paragraph formatting
• Mail Merges
• Tables
• Headers and Footers

Microsoft Word tips and tricks will be provided along the way.

Maintenance / Technical Training

This fast-paced course introduces the basics of 2D computer-aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2004. Prior computer experience using windows operating systems and experience using AutoCAD is required (suggested pre-requisites would be Basic Drawing & Drafting).*

This is an intermediate level course using a company's specific drawing styles and standards as foundation for the class. The instructor requests that a set of typical drawings be forwarded in no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class. This is to ensure that the content of the class is paralleled with the company's styles and standards.

• Introducing AutoCAD 2004, including the start-up dialog, standard screen layout, toolbars, pull-down menus, and tool tips
• Introduction to drawing with CAD, which includes saving and opening files, drawing setup, coordinate systems, the line command, and correcting errors
• Accurate drawing creation, including using a template and drawing aids
• Text creation and editing
• Drawing arcs, circles and ellipses
• Snapping to geometric points on objects
• Controlling the display
• Basic editing
• Use and creation of layers
• Productive use of editing commands

This fast-paced course introduces the basics of 2D computer-aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2004 and is an extension of 2D Mechanical Drawing I. Prior computer experience using windows operating systems and experience using AutoCAD is required.

This is an intermediate level course using a company's specific drawing styles and standards as foundation for the class. The instructor requests that a set of typical drawings be forwarded in no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class. This is to ensure that the content of the class is paralleled with the company's styles and standards.

A generic overview of 2D computer-aided drafting and design principals:

• Mechanical tolerances
• Front, top, right and isometric views
• Common XREF (external reference) functions
• Dimension construction
• Creation and use of blocks

A company may request instruction on a specific function or feature of AutoCAD 2004 if the request is submitted two weeks before the start date of the class.

This fast-paced course introduces the basics of 3D computer-aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2004. Prior computer experience using Windows operating systems and experience using AutoCAD is required (suggested pre-requisites would be Basic Drawing & Drafting and AutoCAD 2004 I & II)*. This is an intermediate level course using a company's specific drawing styles and standards as a foundation for the class. The instructor requests that a set of typical drawings be forwarded no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class. This is to ensure that the content of the class is paralleled with the company's styles and standards.

• More advanced computer aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2004 for 3D
• Covers the basics of three-dimensional mechanical drawing in AutoCAD
• Solid modeling
• Basic surfacing
• The 3D orbit command
• Splitting viewports
• Extrude, union, subtract and revolve commands

* exceptions do apply: contact the SynergyTech office if you would like further information

This fast-paced course introduces the more complex side of 3D computer-aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2004. Prior computer experience using Windows operating systems and experience using AutoCAD is required (suggested pre-requisite would be AutoCAD 3D Mechanical Drawing I)*. This is an advanced level course using a company's specific drawing styles and standards as foundation for the class. The instructor requests that a set of typical drawings be forwarded no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class. This is to ensure that the content of the class is paralleled with the company's styles and standards.This course is an extension of the 3D Mechanical Drawing I class.

• Students will learn:
• to transfer 3D models from model to paper space
• to transfer 3D models to working documents
• profiling
• 3D dimensioning
• multiple layouts from one model

* exceptions do apply: contact the SynergyTech office if you would like further information.

AutoCAD 2004 is ready for you to take full advantage of all its new and improved features. In this course, you will learn the features, commands and enhancements for creating, editing and publishing drawings with AutoCAD 2004.Lessons will include:

• User Interface and Drawing Productivity
• External Reference Enhancements, Drawing Security and CAD Standards
• Presentation, Publishing and Software Administration Tools

This fast paced course introduces the basics of 2D computer-aided drafting and design using AutoCAD 2000. It may be useful for beginners to take Basic Drawing & Drafting before proceeding to this class. Students will need to supply typical drawings which will be used as a foundation for learning.

Basic and intermediate levels are offered for this course which covers the more advanced computer-aided drafting and design techniques using AutoCAD 2000 for 3D mechanical drawings. Based on participants specific company requirements, prior AutoCAD experience is required.

An opportunity for those needing experience in drafting technology and construction as a pre-cursor to computer-aided design. Level I will focus on graphic projections, measuring systems, sections and geometry and Level II includes dimensions and intersections. All classes involve drawing exercises and students are encouraged to discuss their own specific company needs.

Math that applies to the machine shop environment. Learn XYZ coordinates, micrometers, and calipers and how these relate to different dimensions.

This is an entry-level discussion of the various methods of depicting 3-dimensional objects and structures on two-dimensional media. It is geared towards manufacturing blueprints instead of construction.

This class is structured as a 6-hour sequence. Systems of ‘drawing’, representation and reproduction are discussed.

Measuring devices of all types, both metric and English measurements, are covered. Isometric methods are also discussed.

This is an entry-level discussion of the various methods of depicting 3-dimensional objects and structures on two-dimensional media. It is geared towards manufacturing blueprints instead of construction. This class is structured as a 6-hour sequence. Systems of ‘drawing’, representation and reproduction are discussed. Measuring devices of all types, both metric and English measurements, are covered. Isometric methods are also discussed.

Learning Activities

• Introduction to CNC Mill Programming
• Basic CNC Mill Programming
• Circular Interpolation
• Speeds and Feeds
• CNC Mill Canned Cycles
• CNC Mill Cutter Compensation

This course features hands-on familiarization with Allen-Bradley Control-Logix curriculum. Students will learn basic principles of RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 Software as well as Controller Operation.

Specific topics include:

• Establishing communications
• Controller file development and configuration
• Basic Controller operation
• Creating and configuring tags
• Ladder logic programming
• I/O interfacing and program development

Basic program commands covered include: XIO, XIC, OTE, timer, counter, program organization, math and data move instructions.

• Introduction to Electrical Motor Control
  • Electrical Safety
  • Three-Phase Power
  • Disconnects and Protective Devices
  • Three-Phase Motors
• Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
  • Manual Motor Control
  • Manual Motor Starter Operation
  • Overload Protection
• Control Transformers
  • Introduction To Transformers
  • Control Transformer Operation
  • Control Transformer Applications In Machine Control
• Control Ladder Logic
  • Electrical Control System Basics
  • Ladder Diagram Basics
  • Logic Elements 1
  • Logic Elements 2
• Control Relays and Motor Starters
  • Control Relays
  • Magnetic Motor Starters
  • Two-Wire Control
  • Three-Wire Start/Stop Control

• Introduction to Troubleshooting
  • Introduction to Troubleshooting
  • Control Component Troubleshooting
  • Motor Starter Troubleshooting
  • Power Component Troubleshooting
• Systems Troubleshooting
  • Test Equipment for Troubleshooting
  • Introduction to Systems Troubleshooting
  • System Troubleshooting Methods
  • Troubleshooting Application
• Reversing Motor Control
  • Manual Motor Reversing
  • Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter
  • Interlocking for Reversing Motor Control
  • Modes of Operation
  • H-O-A Control
• Automatic Input Devices
  • Limit Switches
  • Float Switches
  • Pressure Switches
  • Sequence Control
• Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and Off-Delay
  • On-Delay Timers
  • Off-Delay Timers
  • Troubleshooting

• Braking Methods
  • Drum Switch Plugging
  • Pushbutton and Timer Plugging
  • Electromagnetic Braking
  • DC Injection and Dynamic Braking
• Reduced Voltage Starting Circuits
  • Primary Resistor Reduced Voltage Starters
  • Autotransformer Reduced Motor Starter
  • Part Winding Starter
• Power Generation and Distribution
  • AC Power Generation
  • Three-Phase WYE distribution Systems
  • Three-Phase Delta Distribution Systems
  • Transformers in Power Distribution
• Electronic Sensors
  • Inductive Proximity Sensors
  • Capacitive Proximity Sensors
  • Photoelectric Sensors

• Introduction to Variable Frequency AC Drives
  • Variable speed AC drive basics
  • Two and Three-Wire Motor Control
  • Jogging control
• Variable Frequency AC Drives - Speed and Torque Control
  • Basic speed control
  • Advanced Speed Control
  • Torque Control
• Variable Frequency AC Drives - Acceleration, Deceleration & Braking
  • Ramping
  • Special Acceleration Methods
  • Braking
• Variable Frequency AC Drives - Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Fault Detection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Clearing Faults

• Split-Phase AC Motors
  • Characteristics of Alternating Current
  • Split-Phase Motor Operation
  • Split-Phase Motor Characteristics
• Capacitor-Start AC Motors
  • Power in AC Circuit
  • Power Factor
  • Capacitor-Start Motor Operation
  • Bleeder Resistor Application
• Permanent-Capacitor and Two-Capacitor Motors
  • Permanent-Capacitor Motor Operation
  • Permanent-Capacitor Motor Characteristics
  • Two-Capacitor Motor operation
  • Two-Capacitor Motor Characteristics
• Three-Phase AC Induction Motors
  • Three-Phase Induction Motor Operation
  • Three-Phase Motor Characteristics
  • Three-Phase Motor Configurations
  • Reversing a Three-Phase Induction Motor

• Basic Electrical Circuits
  • Fundamentals of Electricity
  • Electrical Circuit Components
  • Manual Input Devices
  • Output Devices
• Electrical Measurements
  • Voltage Measurement
  • Introduction to Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Current Measurements
  • Resistive Measurements
• Circuit Analysis
  • Power In Series Circuits
  • Power in Parallel Circuits
  • Circuit Protection Devices
• Inductance and Capacitance
  • Electromagnetism
  • Inductance
  • Capacitance
  • Characteristics of Capacitors
  • Inductor and Capacitor Applications
• Combination Circuits
  • Characteristics
  • Light Circuits
  • Voltage Dividers
  • Troubleshooting
• Transformers
  • Introduction to Transformers
  • Sizing a Transformer
  • Transformer Types

Electrical Systems 1

• Basic Electrical Circuits
  • Fundamentals of Electricity
  • Electrical Circuit Components
  • Manual Input Devices
  • Output Devices
• Electrical Measurements
  • Voltage Measurement
  • Introduction to Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Current Measurements
  • Resistive Measurements
• Circuit Analysis
  • Power In Series Circuits
  • Power in Parallel Circuits
  • Circuit Protection Devices
• Inductance and Capacitance
  • Electromagnetism
  • Inductance
  • Capacitance
  • Characteristics of Capacitors
  • Inductor and Capacitor Applications
• Combination Circuits
  • Characteristics
  • Light Circuits
  • Voltage Dividers
  • Troubleshooting
• Transformers
  • Introduction to Transformers
  • Sizing a Transformer
  • Transformer Types

Electrical Systems 2

• Control Logic
  • Logic Elements (AND, OR)
  • Logic Elements (NOT, NOR, NAND)
  • Ladder Diagrams
  • Electro-Pneumatic Solenoid Valves
• Sequencing Control
  • Relay Operation
  • Relay Applications
  • Limit Switch Operation
  • Limit Switch Applications
• Timers and Advanced Systems
  • Time Delay Relays
  • Time Delay Relay Applications
  • Multiple Cylinder Control
  • Machine Modes of Operation

• Control Logic
  • Logic Elements (AND, OR)
  • Logic Elements (NOT, NOR, NAND)
  • Ladder Diagrams
  • Electro-Pneumatic Solenoid Valves
• Sequencing Control
  • Relay Operation
  • Relay Applications
  • Limit Switch Operation
  • Limit Switch Applications
• Timers and Advanced Systems
  • Time Delay Relays
  • Time Delay Relay Applications
  • Multiple Cylinder Control
  • Machine Modes of Operation

• Introduction to Electrical Control Systems
  • Introduction to Automatic Control
  • Electrical Control Concept
  • Logical Elements 1
  • Logical Elements 2
• Basic Control Devices
  • Ladder Diagrams
  • Indicators
  • Pushbuttons
  • Selector Switches
• Power Devices
  • Hydraulic Solenoid-Operated Valves
  • Pneumatic Solenoid-Operated Valves
• Control Relays
  • Relay Operation
  • Relay Applications
  • Motor Control Applications

Electro-Fluid Power Control 1

• Introduction to Electrical Control Systems
  • Introduction to Automatic Control
  • Electrical Control Concept
  • Logical Elements 1
  • Logical Elements 2
• Basic Control Devices
  • Ladder Diagrams
  • Indicators
  • Pushbuttons
  • Selector Switches
• Power Devices
  • Hydraulic Solenoid-Operated Valves
  • Pneumatic Solenoid-Operated Valves
• Control Relays
  • Relay Operation
  • Relay Applications
  • Motor Control Applications

Electro-Fluid Power Control 2

• Sequencing Control
  • Limit Switch Operation
  • Cylinder Sequencing
  • Multiple Cylinder Control
• Timer Control
  • Time-Delay Relays
  • Timer Applications
  • Photoelectric Sensor Operation
  • Photoelectric Sensor Applications
• Pressure Control Applications
  • Solenoid-Operated Relief Valves
  • Solenoid-Operated Relief Valves Application
  • Pressure Switch Operation
  • Pressure Switch Applications
• Circuit Applications
  • Safety Circuits
  • Modes of Operation
  • Rapid Traverse-Slow Feed

• Sequencing Control
  • Limit Switch Operation
  • Cylinder Sequencing
  • Multiple Cylinder Control
• Timer Control
  • Time-Delay Relays
  • Timer Applications
  • Photoelectric Sensor Operation
  • Photoelectric Sensor Applications
• Pressure Control Applications
  • Solenoid-Operated Relief Valves
  • Solenoid-Operated Relief Valves Application
  • Pressure Switch Operation
  • Pressure Switch Applications
• Circuit Applications
  • Safety Circuits
  • Modes of Operation
  • Rapid Traverse-Slow Feed

This course is an introduction to fluid power control and hydraulics.

The major learning topics include:

• Hydraulic Power Systems
• Basic Hydraulic Circuits
• Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow
• Hydraulic Speed Control
• Pressure Control Circuits

• Hydraulic Motor Applications
  • Hydraulic Motor Types
  • Motor Applications
  • Free-Wheeling Motor Circuits
  • Unidirectional Motor Breaking
  • Bidirectional Motor Braking
• Hydraulic Pump and Motor Performance
  • Pump Flow Rate
  • Pump Power
  • Hydraulic Motor Displacement
  • Hydraulic Motor Torque
• Fluids and Conditioning
  • Conductors
  • Fluid Viscosity
  • Fluid Compressibility
  • Filtration
  • Reservoirs and Heat Exchangers

• Hydraulic Power Systems
  • Introduction to Basic Hydraulics
  • Power Unit operation
  • Circuit Connection
  • Basic Cylinder Circuit
• Basic Hydraulic Circuits
  • Pumps
  • Needle Valves
  • Basic Motor Control
  • Hydraulics Schematic
• Principles of Pressure and Flow
  • Pressure vs. Cylinder Force
  • Hydraulic Leverage
  • Fluid Friction
  • Absolute vs. Gage Pressure
• Hydraulic Speed Control
  • Relief Valves
  • Check Valves
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Meter-In and Meter-Out Circuit
  • Flow Control Circuit Design
  • Flow Rate vs. Cylinder Speed
• Pressure Control Circuits
  • Sequence Valves
  • Sequence Valve Application
  • Pressure Reducing Valves
  • PRV Application

• Pneumatic Power Systems
  • Introduction to Pneumatics
  • Pneumatic Power
  • Circuit Connections
  • Basic Cylinder Circuits
• Basic Pneumatic Circuits
  • Single-Acting Cylinder Circuits
  • Basic Motor Circuits
  • Pneumatic Schematics
  • Pneumatic Simulation Software
• Principles of Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
  • Pressure vs. Cylinder Force
  • Pneumatic leverage
  • Pressure and Volume
  • Air Flow and Resistance
• Pneumatic Speed Control Circuits
  • Air Flow Control and Measurement
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Speed Control

• Hydraulic DCV Applications
  • Overview of the DCV
  • Two-Position DCVs
  • Pilot-Operated DCVs
  • Cam-Operated DCVs
• Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
  • Cylinder Types
  • Regeneration Circuits
  • Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valves
  • Synchronization Circuits
• Hydraulic Relief Valve Operation
  • Pilot-Operated Relief Valve Operation
  • Pump Unloading Applications
  • Remote Pressure Control
• Hydraulic Check Valve Applications
  • Pressure Port Check Valve Circuit
  • Pilot-Operated Check Valve
  • Pilot-Operated Check Valve Applications
  • Pilot-Operated Check Valve Circuit Design
• Accumulator Applications
  • Accumulator Operation
  • Accumulator Circuits
  • Accumulator Applications
  • Accumulator Sizing

Learning Activities

• Intermediate Pneumatics
  • Pneumatic DCV Applications
  • Air Logics
  • Pneumatics Maintenance
• Advanced Pneumatics
  • Moving Loads Pneumatically
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Air Compressors

Lean Manufacturing is “a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste (all non-value added activities) through continuous improvement” that is being adopted by world class, high performance firms to produce remarkable results. The concepts of Lean focus the company’s resources on identifying and eliminating all non-value added activities (waste). The essence of Lean is to compress time from the receipt of an order all the way through to the receipt of payment. The results of Lean compression are greater productivity, shorter delivery times, lower costs, improved quality and increased customer satisfaction.

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:
Lean Manufacturing 101 is the best publicly available live Lean Manufacturing simulation and is the critical first step toward understanding the global language and principles of Lean. At this workshop, you will learn about the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and how to apply them. During the simulation exercises – as a member of the production team for Buzz Electronics – attendees will apply Lean concepts such as Standardized Work, Visual Signals, Point of Use Storage, Line Balancing, Batch-Size Reduction, Pull Systems, Kanban, Workplace Organization, 5S, Cellular, and more. They will experience firsthand how Lean Manufacturing improves quality, reduces cycle time, improves delivery performance, reduces Work-in-Process (WIP) – and, enables Buzz Electronics to show a profit! Participants will manufacture and test circuit boards in a simulated manufacturing setting.

SEMINAR RESULTS:
Participants will leave this seminar with a functional knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing. The seminar concepts will provide a holistic methodology for transforming a company from chaos to a fully creative mode of operation.

This is a comprehensive computer-based course to help your company adhere to critical standards as defined by NIST, ISO-9000, QS-9000, ISO Guide 25, and ANSI Z540-1. It gives employees the training they need in a convenient, interactive CD medium that is instructor-led. This training is targeted at employees involved in inspection, quality assurance, SPC, production set-up, ISO-9000, OS-9000, and FDA-GMP Compliance Support.

Concepts covered include:

• Introduction to Metrology
• Concerns of Metrology
• Standards and Standardization
• Managing the Metrology System
• Making Measurements
• Units and Measurement Instruments

• Introduction to Mechanical Drives Systems
  • Mechanical Power Transmission Safety
  • Machine Installation
  • Motor Mounting
  • Shaft Speed Measurement
• Key Fasteners
  • Keyseat Fasteners
  • Key Assembly
  • Torque and Power Measurement
  • Mechanical Efficiency
• Power Transmission Systems
  • Introduction to Shafts
  • Introduction to Bearings
  • Introduction to Couplings
  • Shaft Alignment
• Introduction to V-Belt Drives
  • Belt Drive Concepts
  • V-Belt Operation
  • Belt Tensioning
  • Belt Tension Measurement

In this course you will learn the basics of motor mountings, shaft alignment, various drives, gear trains, bushings, bearings, seals, gaskets, gearboxes and lubrication.

The major learning topics include:

• Introduction to Mechanical Drives Systems
• Key Fasteners
• Power Transmission Systems
• Introduction to V-Belt Drives
• Introduction to Chain Drives

• Introduction to Chain Drives
  • Chain Drive Concepts
  • Chain Drive Operation
  • Chain Tensioning
  • Chain Tension Measurement
  • Fixed Center Chain Installation
• Spur Gear Drives
  • Gear Drive Concepts
  • Gear Drive Design
  • Spur Gear Operation
  • Spur Gear Installation
  • Spur Gear Analysis
• Multiple Shaft Drives
  • Multiple Shaft Gear Analysis
  • Multiple Shaft Drive Installation
  • Sleeve Couplings
• V-Belt Selection and Maintenance
  • V-Belt Size Specification
  • V-Belt Component Identification
  • V-Belt Drive Selection
  • V-Belt Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Heavy Duty V-Belt Drive
  • Conventional V-Belt Drives
  • Multiple V-Belt Drives
  • Wedge V-belt Drives
  • Variable Speed V-Belt Drives
  • V-Belt Configuration
• Synchronous Belt Drives
  • Timing Belt Drives
  • High Torque Drive Belt Drives
  • Synchronous Belt Drive Selection
  • Synchronous Belt Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Lubrication Concepts
  • Lubrication Concept
  • Oils
  • Greases
  • Lubricant Management
• Precision Shaft Alignment
  • Elastomeric Couplings
  • Flange Couplings
  • Rim and Face Shaft Alignment Method
  • Reverse Indicator Alignment Method
• Couplings
  • Chain Couplings
  • Grid and Gear Couplings
  • Coupling Selection
  • Coupling Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Heavy Duty Chain Drives
  • Silent Chain Drives
  • Multiple Strand Systems
  • Chain Selection
  • Chain Lubrication
  • Chain Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Solid Plain Bearings
  • Solid Plain Bearing
  • Plain Bearing Lubrication
  • Plain Bearing Selection
  • Plain Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Ball Bearings
  • Introduction to Antifriction Bearings
  • Ball Bearing Identification
  • Mechanical Bearing Installation
  • Temperature Bearing Installation
• Antifriction Bearing Selection and Maintenance
  • Angular Contact Bearings
  • Bearing Lubrication
  • Antifriction Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Antifriction Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Roller Bearings
  • Roller Bearing Identification
  • Mechanical Installation
  • Temperature Installation
  • Roller Bearing Application
• Gaskets and Seals
  • Gaskets
  • O-Rings Seals
  • Lip Seals
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Seal Maintenance and Selection
• Advanced Gear Drives
  • Helical Gear Drives
  • Right Angle Gear Drives
  • Speed Reducers
  • Speed Reducer Maintenance
• Gear Drive Selection and Maintenance
  • Gear Drive Selection
  • Gear Lubrication
  • Gear Drive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This course covers the non-programmable logic control of an electrical motor using various manual and automatic input devices. i.e.- limit, pressure, level, proximity, photo electric switches, pushbutton, timer, relay, overload and fuse.

The major learning topics include:

• Introduction to Electric Motor Control
• Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
• Control Transformers
• Control Ladder Logic
• Control Relays and Motor Starters

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers
  • PLC Orientation
  • PLC Operation
  • PLC Programming Languages
• Basic PLC Programming
  • PLC Program Instructions
  • Numbering Systems
  • Project Creation and Organization
  • Programming Software
• PLC Motor Control
  • PLC Program Analysis
  • Motor Control Basics
  • Seal-In Program Logic
  • Data Types and User Defined Tags
  • Interlock Functions
• Discrete I/O Interfacing
  • Basic Input Interfacing
  • Basic Output Interfacing
  • Electronic Device Interfacing

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers
  • PLC Orientation
  • PLC Operation
  • PLC Programming Languages
• Basic PLC Programming
  • Numbering Systems
  • PLC Memory Organization
  • PLC Programming Software
  • PLC Program Analysis
• PLC Motor Control
  • Motor Control Basics
  • Seal-In Program Logic
  • Interlocking Functions
  • Documentation and Advanced Editing
• Discrete I/O Interfacing
  • Basic Input Interfacing
  • Basic Output Interfacing
  • Electronic Device Interfacing

In this course you will learn to program and troubleshoot an Allen-Bradley SLC 500.

The major learning topics include:

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers AB500
• Basic PLC Programming AB500
• PLC Motor Control AB500
• Discrete I/O Interfacing AB500

• PLC Timer Instructions
  • Retentive Timer Instructions
  • Non-Retentive Timer Instructions
  • Time-Driven Sequencing and Applications
• PLC Counter Instructions
  • Count Up Instructions
  • Count Down Instructions
  • BCD Thumbwheel Switches
  • LED Display
• Introduction to PLC Troubleshooting
  • PLC Troubleshooting
  • Power Supply Troubleshooting
  • Input Troubleshooting
  • Output Troubleshooting
• PLC Systems Troubleshooting
  • Processor Troubleshooting
  • System Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Program Documentation

• Introduction To PLC Troubleshooting
  • PLC Troubleshooting
  • Power Supply Troubleshooting
  • Input Troubleshooting
  • Output Troubleshooting
• PLC Systems Troubleshooting
  • Processor Troubleshooting
  • System Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Software Troubleshooting Tools
• Event Sequencing
  • Introduction to Event Sequencing
  • Continuous Cycle Logic
  • Multiple Actuator Event Sequencing
• Application Development
  • Program Development
  • Modes of Operation
  • Stop Function

• Event Sequencing
  • Introduction to Event Sequencing
  • Continuous Cycle Logic
  • Multiple Actuator Event Sequencing
• Application Development
  • Program Development
  • Modes of Operation
  • Stop Functions
  • Timers and Counters Applications
• Program Control Instructions
  • Program Initialization
  • Master Control Reset
  • Subroutines
  • Jump and Label Instructions
• Math and Data Move Instructions
  • Add Instructions
  • Subtract Instructions
  • Multiply and Divide Instructions
  • Move Instructions

• PLC Timer Instructions
  • Retentive Timer Instructions
  • Non-Retentive Instructions
  • Time-Driven Sequencing
  • Timer Application
• PLC Counter Instructions
  • Up Counter Instruction
  • Count Down Instruction
  • BCD Thumbwheel Switches
  • LED Displays
• Program Control Instructions
  • Program Initialization
  • Master Control Reset
  • Subroutines
  • Jump and Label Instructions
• Math and Data Move Instructions
  • Add Instruction
  • Subtract Instruction
  • Multiply and Divide Instructions
  • Move Instructions

• Analog Input Modules
  • Sensors
  • Module Installation
  • Module Operation
  • Resolution
• Analog Output Modules
  • Comparison Instructions
  • Analog Output Devices
  • Module Installation
  • Module Operation
  • Resolution
• Analog Scaling
  • Math-Based Input Scaling
  • Input Scaling Instructions
  • Math-Based Output Scaling
  • Output Scaling Instructions

• Analog Input Modules
  • Sensors
  • Module Installation
  • Module Operation
  • Resolution
• Analog Output Modules
  • Comparison Instructions
  • Analog Output Devices
  • Module Installation
  • Module Operation
  • Resolution
• Analog Scaling
  • Math-Based Input Scaling
  • Input Scaling Instructions
  • Math-Based Output Scaling
  • Output Scaling Instructions

This course deals with the nuts and bolts of mathematics. Students will become equipped with a solid foundation of the mathematical tools required to solve more complex mathematical operations. This course would benefit any student (regardless of age) who requires help understanding basic math skills in order to pass a placement test, a course, a specific job, or a review or simply to brush-up on math skills.
No previous education is required though understanding lesson material assumes students have at least a 7th grade reading level. Lessons will focus on the steps involved in adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing as well as the order of operations. In addition, this course will focus on the various forms of numbers such as fractions, decimals and percentages.

This course deals with the nuts and bolts of mathematics. Students will become equipped with a solid foundation of the mathematical tools required to solve more complex mathematical operations. This course would benefit any student (regardless of age) who requires help understanding basic math skills in order to pass a placement test, a course, a specific job, or a review or brush-up on math skills.

No previous education is required though understanding lesson material assumes students at least have a 7th grade reading level. Lessons will focus on the steps involved in adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing as well as the order of operations. In addition, this course will focus on the various forms of numbers such as fractions, decimals and percentages.

This interactive class examines a 7-step problem solving process from identifying the root cause to implementing solutions specifically in the manufacturing environment and provides the opportunity for brainstorming, group work, presentation skills and feedback.

In partnership with the University of Arkansas Division of Continuing Education, SynergyTech is proud to offer this course which includes a review of basic writing skills, writing clearly and concisely, writing for specific audiences and purposes, editing, and creating appealing technical reports, letters and memos.

Professional / Leadership Training

Many of the stresses and problems that individuals face are linked to the inability to be assertive in relationships, whether at home or at work. An assertive person is diplomatic, yet at the same time very clear about his or her own rights and goals. True assertiveness is based on a foundation of respect for one's self and for others. It is not about aggression or manipulation. The purpose of this course will be to help you develop your self-confidence and give you a chance to practice specific assertion skills.

• Introduction and Self-Assessment
• Basic Communication Styles
• Three-Stage Assertiveness Model
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Increasing Your Self-Confidence
• Finding Your Assertive Style
• Specific Issues for Women
• Dealing Well with Superiors
• Assertiveness for Leaders

The ability to express yourself clearly and to relate well to other people is the one key factor that will determine your success - both in your work and in your personal life. The good news is that you don't have to be born with these skills. Communication is a learned art. No matter what your present skill level, the purpose of this course will be to help you enhance your talents, avoid communication problems with people, and become a great communicator.

Session One

• Introduction and Self-Assessment
• Emotional Response Patterns
• Fundamentals of Communication

Session Two

• Active Listening
• Empathy
• Understanding Nonverbal Communication

Session Three

• Expressing Yourself - Finding Your Communication Style
• Managing Difficult Emotions
• Graceful Assertiveness

Session Four

• Communicating with People of Other Cultures
• Understanding Organizational Communication Channels

To be human and to work with other human beings is to experience conflict. It is unavoidable. Conflict is always disruptive and at times it can be terribly destructive. But if it is handled skillfully, conflict can have a silver lining. It can foster personal growth and encourage intellectual and technical development. It can be a force that energizes and renews our businesses and organizations. The ability to positively resolve conflict is a talent that no real leader can be without. The purpose of this course will be to learn methods for dealing with both the emotional and the practical aspects of conflict, and to adjust these strategies to individual leadership and personality styles.

• Sources of Workplace Conflict
• Conflict Management Styles
• Self-Assessment
• The Emotional Components of Conflict
• Three-Step Approach to Conflict Resolution
• Cross Cultural Considerations
• Dealing with Difficult Personalities
• Using Conflict for Positive Growth
• Real Life Practice with Participants

Moving around the maze of change is an art that utilizes the science of leadership. This class develops an understanding of what teams and individuals can do to facilitate change, exploring the change process, change agents and barriers to change.

This class is tailored to the vocabulary and content commonly used in your company and emphasizes conversational skills as an aid to improving workplace communication.

Course Objective:
At the conclusion of this course the participants will be familiar with problem recognition, problem identification, making assumptions, generating alternatives, choosing alternatives and implementation of corrective actions. During the instruction and class discussions all participants should benefit from the exchange of experiences of other members of the class. The third and final session will allow participants to apply the lessons covered in a relevant practical exercise.Problem Solving Techniques

What:
Class will cover creative problem solving techniques. Students are to utilize various techniques covered in class to solve individual and group problems that have relevance to their jobs. Though there is no post test for grade purposes there will be a group exercise in which all class members work together to arrive at various solutions to real problems in the workplace.

Why:
Learning and applying creative problem solving techniques in the workplace makes good business sense and improves the quality of life on the job.

How:
Application and practicing of the techniques offered by the text and learning from shared experiences of others in the class in order to improve problem-solving skills.

Problem Solving Process

• Analyzing the Environment
• Recognizing a Problem
• Identifying the Problem
• Making Assumptions
• Generating Alternatives
• Choosing Among Alternatives
• Implementation
• Control

Real World Scenarios:
During the first class session the students will be asked to prepare a brief presentation of real problems they have encountered in their work that will be analyzed during the final class period. This will consist of a group project in which the participants will use the methods that were taught to develop solutions to these real problem scenarios. This group effort will provide relevant and practical experience which the students can use in their work places.

We are all a combination of strengths and weaknesses. A good definition of success is the ability to maximize our strengths and manage our weaknesses. This process begins with self-awareness. In order to get to where we want in life, we need to have a clear vision and achievable goals. The purpose of this course will be to give you real-life skills to help you become your best, most professional self.

• Understanding our Personality
• Clarifying Values and Goals; Our Ideal Self
• Building on Personality Strengths
• Using Self-Talk Positively
• Self-Realization Tools
• Impression Management
• Business Etiquette and Grooming
• Avoiding Political Blunders
• Building Relationships with Colleagues
• Building Relationships with Superiors

This practical course looks at the effective and efficient use of the telephone, fax and electronic mail as well as conversational and presentation skills.

Learn to maximize your strengths and manage your weaknesses through the process of self-awareness. Discover your own personality strengths and how to build on them to become your best, most professional self.

This course develops attitudes and skills for handling stress, identifying the ways and means of dealing with and managing 'burnout' in situations that are uncontrollable, thus enabling a more positive attitude and increased productivity.

Comprehensive overview includes the role of the supervisor, communication, people development, motivation, team building and leadership skills.

This class is essential if help is required with managing projects and project teams and provides insight into how to set practical goals, create a work breakdown structure and keep to budget.

This interactive class looks at the 7-step problem solving process, from identifying root cause to implementing a solution and offers the opportunity to work in groups to brainstorm, present and gain feedback.

This course fosters increased self-esteem, self-confidence and trust. For groups, this is an opportunity to be supportive of other group members, offer encouragement and see direct results of this support.

This important issue is examined and identifies methods of prevention of workplace harassment. Learn how to create or revise a harassment policy containing legal and EEOC guidelines.

An interactive class designed to show how to develop competent and committed employees by diagnosing their development level and managing with the appropriate leadership style. The class will also enable you to develop your personal action plan.

Stress is a part of everyday life and in fact helps us to achieve results! This session explores the psychological and physical effects of stress, stress reduction techniques and strategies for changing negative environments.

Objective:

Participants learn the differences between leading in a traditional workplace and in a team environment.

Content:

1. Reasons for having a team
2. Understanding the different types of teams and the stages teams go through
3. Understanding how to establish team direction, and the basics of leading and facilitating teams
4. Exploring pitfalls and hurdles in team development

Beneficial to:
Managers and leaders working with in or developing a team environment.

The telephone is an important business communication tool, providing one-on-one contact with external and internal clients. In addition to identifying effective telephone techniques, this class provides guidance in the productive use of e-mail and outlines the basics of office etiquette.

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous chage and challenge. This series of four programs will help you to develop your leadership skills, as well as your understanding and confidence, in order to fulfil the important supervisory role.

Using time effectively is a skill that all individuals and especially team members should have and need to have to for personal and team success. This class looks at providing advice and guidance on time management and the development of personal success strategies.

This course is useful for anyone wishing to become and effective and organized instructor and uses a four-step model for the development of training sessions, along with presentation design, checklists and evaluations.

Need some help with identifying and planning the specific training needs within your company? This hands-on workshop will help you do just that. Come prepared with a sample job from your company.

Dates/Times: April 22, 8:00 – 5:00 PM / April 23, 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Collegiate Center at Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute

Course Description:

Essential Skills of Leadership
This module builds the foundation for helping your team leaders align team members with your organization's strategic objectives. Essential Skills of Leadership teaches team leaders how to maintain team members' self-esteem, focus on behavior, and encourage others to commit themselves to common goals.Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Essential Skills of Communicating
Communicating effectively is the key to implementing good management skills. In this module, your team leaders learn to create a climate of open communication, design clear, concise messages, recognize nonverbal cues, probe for clarification, and how to confirm another person's understanding of the issues. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Effective Discipline
Most of us dislike having to discipline team members. We don't want to cause bruised and resentful egos. The skills your managers and team leaders will learn in Effective Discipline will preserve team members' self-respect and egos while changing the unacceptable behavior. This process encourages the best kind of discipline — self-discipline. It also motivates team members to accomplish their goals and work well within the organization.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Dates/Times: May 13, 8:00 – 5:00 / May 14, 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Collegiate Center at Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute

Course Description:

Developing Performance Standards
Unless your managers and team leaders are successful in spelling out the organization's specific goals, their team members are not going to know how to meet those objectives. This module teaches how to establish specific, measurable, attainable, result-oriented and time-framed performance standards. It then illustrates the steps that gain team member agreement and commitment to those performance standards. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Coaching Job Skills
Upon completion of this module, the team leader will have the tools to conduct a successful meeting with a team member on how to perform a job, task, or skill. The team leader will also learn how to distinguish between performance problems that require coaching and those that can best be handled by some other means.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Delegating
This module gives valuable insight into and practice with the "Three W's" of effective delegation: When should team leaders delegate; to whom should they delegate to; and what explanation should they give to team members? Delegating also shows how to use delegation as a motivational tool and improve team members' skills.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Dates/Times: September 9, 8:00 – 5:00 / September 10, 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Collegiate Center at Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute

Course Description:

Dealing with Complaints
As the leaders on the front line, managers and team leaders are often the first to hear team member complaints. Though sometimes they may seem a barrage of whining, each complaint should be addressed and resolved. This module teaches how to resolve simple complaints and identify the "hidden agendas" that so often underlie chronic grievances.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Resolving Conflicts
Whenever people work together, conflicts arise. They may be simple misunderstandings that managers and team leaders can clear up. Or they may reveal subtle, but pervasive, morale problems that threaten to tear the delicate fabric of your organization. This module shows managers and team leaders how to explore a conflict and get to the heart of the problem to correct it before it's too late.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Supporting Change
As the link between management goals and the frontline labor force, the manger or team leader is the key to supporting change. Dealing with the comfort level of team members and involving them in detailed discussions will facilitate their acceptance of new ways of doing things. This module shows managers and team leaders how to introduce change without inducing defensive reactions.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Dates/Times: October 14, 8:00 – 5:00 / October 15, 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Collegiate Center at Northwest Arkansas Technical Institute

Course Description:

Improving Work Habits
Absenteeism . . . Repeated tardiness . . . Conduct . . . Dress code . . If your team leaders are faced with these or other work habit issues, this module will show them how to improve these issues. Merely quoting company regulations to the noncompliant worker will not solve the problem. The truly effective team leader immediately addresses poor work habits in a supportive, non-threatening way.
Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Performance Assessment
This module teaches the way an evaluation is done by the experts. First, relevant performance standards are established. Then, the team member's own performance evaluation is solicited. This accomplished, the stage is set for a summary evaluation that will be clear and credible to the team member. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Communicating with Your Manager
Most managers and team leaders realize the importance of upward communication, but few accept their own managers. Managers and team leaders will learn how to model communication so that a desired result is achieved. Course Length: Classroom 4-hours

Based on that great book, this class will enable students to learn how to introduce changes into their organization and how to predict the impact of those changes on the culture. A must-have course for Managers and Leaders working in a team environment.

This class enhances communication skills and teaches clear expression and strategies for avoiding communication problems. It includes self-assessment, active listening and identifying personal communication styles.