Suggested training topics?
Suggested training topics?
(OP)
A few of the engineers in my office are trying to get together a list of classes to take to improve our ME knowledge so that we can convince our boss to budget money for training. Most of us have about 5 years or more of design experience in heavy equipment, and we have done most of the basics:
1. GD&T training
2. Advanced training in Pro/E
3. Six Sigma training (only green belt)
4. PSI Project management training
Right now we are looking for any kind of training that would improve our knowledge on design and manufacturing, or anything that would improve efficiency. I would love to hear any suggestions that other may have.
Thanks!
1. GD&T training
2. Advanced training in Pro/E
3. Six Sigma training (only green belt)
4. PSI Project management training
Right now we are looking for any kind of training that would improve our knowledge on design and manufacturing, or anything that would improve efficiency. I would love to hear any suggestions that other may have.
Thanks!





RE: Suggested training topics?
RE: Suggested training topics?
do you only design stuff ? or build it too ?? how much practical experience ?? how about getting some experience with the designs you draw to see some of the issues with how they go together ? in-service experience ?
your training seems focused on drafting ... how about analysis ??
RE: Suggested training topics?
RE: Suggested training topics?
B-D are mostly interested in selling and supporting a fairly expensive software tool, but using it even once will change the way you think about your design and manufacturing processes. At least try to scrounge some of the training material.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Suggested training topics?
Pro/E is a good enough suite, advanced training should go into the analysis side (and dynamics, kinematics, ...)
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I've taken my department to an ecclectic cross section of factories for the purpose of seeing actual processes in action to better understand manufacturability and workflow, and ultimately, how design effects it, and vice-versa.
Over the years, we've gone to tube mills, extrusion plants, diecasting plants, investment casting, etc etc. It's been a good investment of time.
I'm with RB1957 on 6S and most of the other "feel good" programs.
It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.
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What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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GD&T training
2. Advanced training in Pro/E
3. Six Sigma training (only green belt)
4. PSI Project management training
So what would be most sense for his training to consist of.