TRAINING

Training Sessions

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The University of Michigan is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Wilson Student Team Project Center management at wilsoncenter@umich.edu

Basic Workshop Safety Training I – Required for all Wilson Center users

This course introduces basic safety principles broadly applicable in a variety of laboratory, workshop, and job site environments
- Safety Policy and Honor Code
- Proper tool usage
- Personal protective equipment and dress code
- Housekeeping standards
- Hazardous material storage and disposal
- Fire, severe weather, and accident response
This course includes the following modules
- Basic Workshop Safety Training I slideshow
- Basic Workshop Safety Training I quiz
Launch Online Basic Workshop Safety Training in Canvas by clicking here

Basic Workshop Safety Training II – Required for all Wilson Center users

Prerequisite: Basic I
This course introduces metalworking skills and tools required to complete a practicum project and to safely use the Wilson Student Team Project Center independently. The course includes a series of short video lessons and associated quizzes to guide completion of a manufacturing plan for the practicum project, followed by a 2-hour in-person session to manufacture and assemble the project in the Wilson Center. Completion of the course results in access to the Wilson Center.
This course includes the following modules
- Project packet download
- Principles of safety, project introduction, calipers – video and quiz
- Sheet metal shear, punch, brake, filing & deburring – video and quiz
- Horizontal bandsaw, drilling, tapping – video and quiz
- Abrasive tools, paint booth, HAZMAT, first aid, fire safety – video and quiz
- Manufacturing plan submission
- In-person work session
- Submit completed project
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The Basic II manufacturing plan may be checked and the practicum project may be completed on a drop-in basis Monday-Friday from 12-6pm, other times at the discretion of Wilson Center staff based on workload and shop capacity.

Basic Mill (Canvas)

Prerequisites: Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
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Machine layout and components
- Machine coordinates (X-Y-Z)
- Position dials (analog and digital)
- Collets, chucks, etc
- Tool installation
- Vise alignment
- Part installation and edge/center finding
  - Fixturing pieces larger than the vise can hold
  - rotary chuck
- Tools
  - Edge/center finders
  - Center cut bits
  - Edge cutting bits
  - 2 vs. 4 flute
  - Boring heads
  - Reamers
  - Drill bits
  - Taps
- Effects of tool and part vibration
Machine operation
- Spindle speeds
- Tool offsets (varies for different size tools)
- Machine start/stop
- Oiling system
- Autofeed settings (z-axis only), start/stop
- Head alignment
- Machine cleaning/maintenance
Machining operations
- Facing (facing mill, regular mill
- Pocketing
- Drilling/tapping
  - Center drilling
  - Step drilling
  - Tapping
- Boring head
Part inspection and tolerance verification
- Micrometer calibration and usage
- Burr removal
- Part jigs
Alternate: WCC MTT102

Basic Lathe (max quantity: 4)

Prerequisites: Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
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Machine layout and components
- Machine coordinates
- Position dials (analog and digital)
- Tool posts and mounts
- Tool alignment and installation
- Chucks and chuck operation
- Part alignment and installation
- Effects of tool and part vibration
Machine operation
- Feeds and speeds
- Tool offsets
- Machine start/stop
- Coolant start/stop
- Autofeed settings, start/stop
- Coolant reservoir maintenance
- Machine cleaning/maintenance
Machining operations
- Facing
- Turning
  - Right hand tool
  - Neutral tool
- Drilling/tapping
  - Center drilling
  - Step drilling
  - Tapping using tail stock
- Defilleting
- Parting
Part inspection and tolerance verification
- Micrometer calibration and usage
- Burr removal
- Part jigs
Alternate: WCC MTT102

Welding (max quantity: 4)

Prerequisites: Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
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Explanation of Welding Processes
- Gas
- Arc
- GTAW
- GMAW
- SMAW
PPE
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Jacket
- Pants
Equipment
- Ventilation
  - Welding Curtains
- TIG Set up
  - Current Polarities
  - Torch
  - Tungsten choice
  - Settings
- TIG Bead Procedure/Demo
  - Torch Angle
  - Weld Pool
  - Filler Rod
- Argon Gas Installation
Alternate: WCC WAF105

ShopBot CNC Router (max quantity: 4)

Prerequisites: Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
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Intro to v-carve
- Setting up material
- Vector editing
- Tool path setup
- Prepping a file for the machine.
Shopbot CNC router
- Setting XYZ
- Installing appropriate tooling
- Running a job
- Dust collection
- Work holding
- Demo

CNC Mill (max quantity: 3)

Prerequisites: Basic Mill, Operator Status on Mill
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Turning on machine/ProtoTrak Controller
Safety
- Handheld button / Machine on/off
- Handle Storage
- Tool storage
- Cleanliness
- Machine manual storage
- Z-Axis movement
Mechanical Basics
- Knobs/speed adjustment
- Manual machinining on CNC
- Tool installation
- Part mounting in vise
- Cutting oil
ProtoTrak Controller
- Incremental vs. Absolute positions
- Home Page
  - DRO (Digital Readout)
  - Power feed
  - Zeroing parts
- Setup
  - Tool Setup – types/sizes/offsets
- Program – write program
  - Rapid Plane
  - Cutter Compensation
  - Pocketing
  - Milling
  - Boring
  - Tool Change
  - Repeats
    - Finish Pass
  - Feeds, Speeds, and Depth of Cut
- Viewing Tool Path
  - Zoom
- Edit – edit program
- Run
  - Feed up/down
  - Button control
  - Spindle Speed vs. Feed Rate
  - Finishing pass with cutter compensation
- Prog In/Out – Storing programs
Cleaning

CNC Lathe (max quantity: 3)

Prerequisites: Basic Lathe, Operator Status on Lathe
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Turning on machine/Haas Controller
Safety
- E-stops/Electronic handwheels
- Tool storage
- Guards (safety/coolant)
- Cleanliness
- Oil/coolant levels
- Slip/Trip hazards
- Machine manual storage
Mechanical Basics
- Knobs/Speed adjustment/Threading
- Servo controlled motion – Handwheels vs. Rapid rockers
- Tool Mounting
- Part mounting in chuck (3/4/6 Jaw chucks)
  - Flipping jaws
- Tailstock – adapters, chucks, etc.
Haas Controller
- Incremental vs. Absolute positions
- Fine vs. Coarse adjustment
- Home Page
  - DRO (Digital Readout)
    - Power feed
    - Zeroing parts
  - Setup
    - Tool Setup – types
    - Set Home – location, turning vs. boring
  - Visual Programing System
    - Define geometry
    - Cycle selection and setup
  - Run
    - Write to MDI
    - Write to USB
    - Coolant
  - Prog In/Out – Storing programs
  - Program (Threading)
Cleaning

Wet Lab

Prerequisites:
- Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
- BLS025w Chemical Laboratory Safety Training
Hazard controls
Standard operating procedures (SOP)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shield
- Glove types and removal
- Dress code
Hazardous chemical identification
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Chemical storage
Fume hood use
Emergency preparedness
- Spill response
- Eyewash
- Shower
- Fire
Waste disposal and HazMat
Signup Here for the required Wilson Center Wet Lab Orientation

Respirator

Prerequisites: Basic I, Basic II, and graded Basic II project
Wilson Center staff provide this training to individuals and small groups by request, email wilsoncenter@umich.edu to schedule training.
Covers
- Selection
- Inspection
- Use
- Care
Respirator provided with training

Robotics Makerspace

The Robotics Makerspace located in rooms 1141, 1150 and 1180 of the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is affiliated with the Wilson Center. The Robotics Makerspace shares Basic Workshop Safety Training I and other machine training with the Wilson Center, and offers additional training specific to the fabrication tools available in the Robotics Makerspace.
- Robotics Basic Workshop Safety Training II
- Universal CO2 laser cutter
- Fablight metal laser cutter
- ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet cutter
Signup Here for Robotics Makerspace Training
3D Printing with a variety of materials is available, use the digital print submission form for details and to submit jobs.
Contact Robotics Makerspace Supervisor Alyssa Emigh at aemigh@umich.edu with questions.

Reserve a Machine in the Robotics Makerspace