Students study robots in typical application environments. Topics include classification, power sources, control techniques, path control and arm tooling. AMF 107 Machine Tool Numerical Control Theory and Practice Provides an overview of machine tool technology. Topics include benchwork operations, CNC fundamentals, mill and lathe programming and operation. Circuits Explores the fundamental principles of active devices.
Emphasis is placed on low frequency applications and troubleshooting.
Topics include semiconductor fundamentals, PN junction diode applications, bipolar junction transistor characteristics and unipolar devices. AMF 111 Introduction to Digital Logic Provides students with basic skills and techniques used in programmable controller applications. Students will study programmable controllers in typical environs and as an element of a complex manufacturing cell. Topics include CRT hardware, power-up and initialization, CRT capabilities and mode selection, rack addressing, basic ladder programming, ladder editing and display, time scan, data entry, monitoring, forcing and cross referencing, printer operation and print out routines. AMF 113 Programmable Controllers I Provides students with basic skills and techniques used in programmable controller applications.