Cutting Tools
volume of Modern Metal Cutting, Sandvik Coromant has helped educate tens of thousands of users across the US and globally. The latest development from the Sandvik Coromant Academy is an eLearning program that is based on a full online version of the MCT handbook.
“In a highly competitive
manufacturing environment, it is critical to get the right help at the right
time to be the most efficient in producing a part.”
With nine chapters, 18 introduction and summary videos and 57 unique training courses, the eLearning program al- lows users, whether novice or expert, to learn on their own schedules. The program is available to everyone 24/7 on any device that can access the internet; making it an ideal solution for shop owners who wonder how to get their employees the knowledge they need while maintaining high productivity in their shops.
In addition to its accessibility, an eLearning program caters to different learning styles as opposed to traditional classroom learning. People learn in different ways. Some learn better by reading, some by watching and some by listening. Some learners want stand-alone text while others prefer context help on the screen. Given the lean requirements of modern manufacturing, it is also important to consider if the online training is sufficiently comprehensive for a learner to achieve meaningful progress on their own.
From calculating cutting data and depth of cut to work- piece materials and tool choices, this online training from the experts at Sandvik Coromant Academy covers it all. Teaching through multiple formats including video, animation and ques- tion and answer, it covers general metal cutting knowledge but also specifically teaches about internal and external turning, parting and grooving, milling, drilling, threading, boring and tool holding. For additional resources, it includes an online copy of the comprehensive Training Handbook, downloadable as a pdf file.
According to JoAnn Mitchell, Sandvik Coromant Sr. Project
Leader, “In a highly competitive manufacturing environment, it is critical to get the right help at the right time to be the most
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efficient in producing a part. Learning everything you can from qualified sources, especially when it can be done at your own pace, can yield tremendous benefits both the learner and the company. Better understanding equals better results and eLearning is a good way to get a better understanding.” Available online at
www.metalcuttingknowledge.com, the course includes a 50-question exam, which tests the user’s metal cutting knowledge gleaned from the course and a pass- ing score earns a Certificate of Completion. For ease of learn- ing and time management, each class is has a time limited required to complete.
Once logged in to MCT eLearning, the virtual classroom tracks and saves all completed classes, regardless of time of day, place, etc. A learning management center, color coded by red, green and yellow indicator lights tells the user if they should stop, go onto the next course or if additional course work is needed. This structure allows students to individualize their experience and tailor the way they attack the course material.
This eLearning class may be taken separately and can be followed by additional technical training in any of Sandvik Coromant’s Productivity Centers (three in the US and 27 glob- ally) where scheduled classes and live technical demonstra- tions are combined for the additional levels of Metal Cutting Technology education for learners wanting a deeper under- standing of specific areas. ME
Want More Information?
Harbour Results Inc. Ph: 248-629-9331
Web site:
www.harbourresults.com
Iscar Metals Inc. Ph: 817-258-3200
Web site:
www.iscar.com
Kennametal Inc. Ph: 724-539-5000
Web site:
www.kennametal.com
Sandvik Coromant Ph: 201-794-5000
Web site:
www.sandvik.coromant.com/us
Walter USA LLC Ph: 800-945-5554
Web site:
www.walter-tools.com/us
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