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The manufacturing Institute Adds PMMI Mechatronics Certificate Program to Manufacturing Skills Certification System
PMMI is pleased to announce its Mechatronics Certificate program has been added to The Manufacturing Institute's Manufacturing Skills Certification Systems (SCS) offerings. The Manufacturing Institute is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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To learn more about the PMMI Mechatronics Certificate program as well as what is covered on the
Introduction to PLCs certificate test, visit WWW.PMMI.ORG/MECHATRONICS.
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PMMI E-Learning Courses
Introduction to Packaging Machinery (Coming Online)
Available in individual module format! Teaches the functions and operations of
packaging machinery and the interactions of machines with product
characteristic, package design and packaging materials.
Lesson topics
include: Bottling Machinery, Folding Carton Machinery, Rigid Package Labeling, Case Packing Machinery, Palletizing, Form Fill Sealers, Blister Packaging, Wrappers, Bagging Machines, Flexible Package Labeling, Conveyors, Accumulators and Un-Scramblers, Coding & Marking Equipment, and Scales & Checkweighers.
Individual Modules Now Available:
Course Overview
Lesson Topics Include:
* Basic Overview of full course
* Line organization
* Packaging materials
* Machine capabilities and line balancing
Module duration: Approx. 10 minutes
Course Price: Free to preview!
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Palletizing & De-Palletizing
Lesson Topics Include:
* Palletizers & de-palletizer overview
* Pallet configuration
* Types of palletizers
* Types of de-palletizers
Module duration: Approx. 20 minutes
Course Price: PMMI Member: $40 Non-Member: $50
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Basic Electrical Components
The Basic
Electrical Components e-learning course is an introduction to the
principles of electricity and explains the functionality of electrical
components found on packaging machinery. The course explains how
electricity works, and explains the laws of electricity. The course
covers the different electrical components commonly found on packaging
machinery and how they function. It also delves into preventive
maintenance and helps students identify failures and malfunctions of
these components.
Course duration: Approx. 3 1/2 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $159 Non-Member: $179
View the Basic Electrical Components free course preview
Lesson topics
include: The principles of electricity, switches, fuses and circuit
breakers, transformers, electric motors, heaters, relays, solenoids and
linear force actuators, static eliminators, sensors, control systems,
and motion control systems.
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Basic Mechanical Components
The Basic
Mechanical Components e-learning course teaches operators, mechanics and
technicians about the basic mechanical components found on packaging
lines. Each of the 12 lessons concentrates on the functionality and
purpose of a different essential component.
Course duration: Approx. 1
1/2 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $109 Non-Member: $129
View the Basic Mechanical Components free course preview
Topics of the
lessons include: Bearings, Belt Drives, Brakes and Clutches, Chains and
Sprockets, Gears, Levers, Cranks and Linkages, Cams, Shafts and Shaft
Couplings, Springs, Star Wheels, Timing Screws, Geared Speed Reducers,
Geared Speed Inducers, and Adjustable Speed Drives.
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery
Available in English and Spanish!
In
this Spanish version of PMMI’s popular online course, Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery Equipment, packaging professionals learn entry-level
theory, process, and logic of troubleshooting specifically applied to
packaging manufacturing.
Course duration: Approx. 1 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $109 Non-Member: $129
Through the use of videos, animations and interactive exercises, students will learn:
* the difference between troubleshooting and problem solving
* the different types of problems
* to differentiate between observations and possible causes
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
