Training Courses
Specialized Training for the Gear Industry
Currently available courses include the following.
Methods and Best Practices for Gear Process Engineering
An introduction to the critical role of the Process Engineer in the Gear Manufacturing environment.
Avoiding the Burn: The Causes and Prevention of Grinding Damage
An overview of the 30 causes of grinding damage and how it can be avoided.
The Prevention of Handling Damage
A training solution for production personnel aimed at reducing the costly scrap and rework that result from Handling Damage. The program increases awareness of the problem and presents guidelines for preventing Impact Damage and Environmental Damage.
The AGS Tech Talk Series
Industry Experts share their insights on new technologies and methods.
Episodes currently available include the following.
(NOTE: Tech Talk Episodes are presented at no cost.)
Be sure to join the AGS Learning Center Email List to be notified of new episodes as soon as they are available.
Upcoming episodes include:
Arvin Casler - Minimizing heat treat related distortion
Michael McKernin - Quoting and knowing your sweet spot
Chuck Schultz - Reverse Engineering
Al Swiglo - Important facts about hardness checking and important info about cryogenics
Bob Wasilewski - Critical areas during manufacturing and gearbox assembly for spiral bevel gears
Tech Talk: Episode 1 - Patrick Bertsche
In this episode, Patrick Bertsche of Matrix Design discusses opportunities for automation integration in manufacturing.
Tech Talk: Episode 2 - David Bruce
In this episode, David Bruce of FANUC America Corporation discusses the latest innovations in robotic technology.
Tech Talk: Episode 3 - Tom Hart
In this episode, Tom Hart of SECO Vacuum Technologies discusses heat treating advancements that can reduce the occurrence of heat treat distortion.
About the AGS Learning Center
The AGS Learning Center is made available through Arvin Global Solutions (AGS). Founded by Joe Arvin (Past-President of Arrow Gear Company), AGS provides a full range of technical expertise to assist manufacturers in the Power Transmission Industry. To learn more about AGS, please visit ArvinGlobalSolutions.com or contact us via email at [email protected].
Overview
For a quick overview of the AGS Learning Center, watch this short video introduction by Cliff Daniels.