MECHATRONICS

Upon Completion of Each Module

Participants will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificate for each individual module, if they meet the following criteria:

• Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
• Take all assessments; and
• Pass the course. 

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The individual modules offered under the Mechatronics specialisation are:

• Mech M1 : Design Precision Machines (42 hours)
• Mech M2 : Enhance Control Performance of Precision Machines (42 hours)
• Mech M3 : Develop Machine Health Monitoring Techniques (42 hours)
• Mech M4 : Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (45 hours)

Pre-Requisites

• Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
  
• Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Please visit the respective module's webpage for more information on the course details and fee breakdown.

• Mech M1 : Design Precision Machines (42 hours) 
• Mech M2 : Enhance Control Performance of Precision Machines (42 hours) 
• Mech M3 : Develop Machine Health Monitoring Techniques (42 hours)
• Mech M4 : Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (45 hours) 
  

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ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)

• The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:

SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)

• The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
  

SkillsFuture Credit

• All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up) which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).

INTRODUCTION

This highly practical course provides participants with the fundamentals of the basic precision engineering principles and the state-of-the-art concepts for achieving high precision and accuracy in machines and products. The course covers the applications of the key mechanical components and practical approaches for machines and mechanisms design and analysis. Case studies are included to help participants to gain the knowledge for addressing the real-world industrial needs.

What You Will Learn

The course covers the following performance statements:

• Understand the design principles and techniques for precision machine design
• Apply kinematic design concepts
• Aware the design methods for suppressing static and dynamic effects in machine structures
• Apply practical techniques for minimising thermal distortion
• Understand the design technique for high precision linear guides and transmission components
• Design and analyse 4-bar linkage mechanisms for practical applications
• Understand performance characteristics of flexure-based mechanisms
• Perform error analysis for high precision motion stages

Introduction

This module equips participants with the competencies needed to analyse, design, and tune controllers for precision control. Participants will learn various issues and challenges in this niche field, the capabilities of the state-of-the-art controllers, and latest advances in actuation and sensing technologies used in precision engineering. Various case studies on error compensation, self-calibration, as well as practical implementation for control in areas such as piezoelectric motors, voice coil motors, and permanent magnet linear motors will be used to demonstrate the techniques that can be applied to engineering issues in day-to-day operations.

What you will learn

The course covers the following performance statements:

• Understand the purpose of control systems and basic knowledge of PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) control
• Understand the purpose of system modeling
• Understand Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) principle
• Understand PMSM speed and current control system
• Understand the design of PID control using model based approach
• Distinguish between repeatability, resolution, and accuracy
• Perform steps to calibrate and improve machine performance
• Building mathematical model of a thermal system using thermal equations and perform analysis to determine & select suitable heater
• Understand a servo control system
• Appreciate and evaluate a precision close-loop positioning system
• Construct a servo motor drive system with digital signal controller
• Gain the knowledge on industrial communication interfaces, protocols their limitations and applications

Introduction

This module covers the principles and techniques for monitoring machine health and controlling vibration in equipment and machineries. Techniques of signal extraction, fault diagnosis and prognosis will be introduced. Case studies will be included for enhancing the knowledge in vibration analysis and condition monitoring for machine structures and rotating machines. At the end of this module, participants are expected to be equipped with critical competencies in dealing with issues that affect effectiveness and precision capabilities of machines and equipment.

What You Will Learn

Overview of Machine Health Monitoring

• Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance
• Advantages and Disadvantages Comparison

Machine Health Monitoring Techniques

• Sensors Selection
• Data Acquisition
• Signal Processing and Feature Extraction
• Remote Monitoring of Machines Conditions

Machine Monitoring Application in Semiconductor Industry

• SEMI, SEMATECH, ARAM Standards
• Semicon Roadmap on Equipment Health
• Concept and Components of Potential System

Machine Health Monitoring and Maintenance Management System

• OEE Monitoring System
• Tool Condition Monitoring
• Maintenance Management System (MMS)
• IIoT-enabled Equipment Condition Monitoring and Alert

Introduction

This module aims to teach participants the knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) controls used in parts and assemblies design. Practical sessions are provided to enhance the understanding of the critical concepts. Upon completion of this module, the participants are expected to be able to inspect parts defined in GD&T.

What You will Learn

GD&T fundamental concepts and form control

• GD&T symbols, terms and rules
• Datum and datum system
• Form control

GD&T position tolerance control and graphic analysis

• Position tolerance control
• Graphic analysis (paper gage)

Orientation, run-out and profile control

• Orientation, run-out and profile control

Advanced GD&T and Applications

• GD&T advantages over coordinate dimensioning
• Strategy for tolerancing parts