This module is designed to provide extensive hands-on practise training of basic skills on machine operation and software programming, geometrical measurement and metrology methods, and process digitalisation technologies used to embark on Industry 4.0. The module consists of 40 sessions (120 hours in total) which will allow the participants to operate the processing equipment, measurement and analytical instruments in SIMTech labs to enhance their knowledge learned from the other technical modules.
Under the guidance of the experienced trainers, the participants are expected to do hands-on practise in these three categories:
Machine Operation and Software Programming - Participants will be trained on different types of machine operations including CNC machines, laser processing machines, ultra-precision machining (UPM) centre and abrasive processing machines; CAD/CAM programming and simulation, UPM tool path generation and correction, and machining dynamics analysis.
Geometrical Measurement and Metrology Methods - Hands-on experience with measurements of hardness, strength, surface roughness and profile, CMM, stylus profilometer and white-light interferometer.
Process Digitalisation Technologies - Participants will be guided to connect the sensors, dynamometer and IIoT-based devices with machines to monitor the processing, and collect data to analyse the overall equipment effectiveness and correlations among the process parameters and quality output.