Program Overview
This program offers a comprehensive and practical understanding of precision manufacturing—focusing on high-accuracy processes, smart machining, advanced tooling, and KPI-driven optimization. Delivered by a veteran industry expert, it equips participants to manage tight tolerances, reduce scrap, improve yield, and integrate smart systems into manufacturing workflows. Real-world insights from aerospace, defense, and medical sectors are used to highlight best practices in CNC, EDM, robotic systems, and quality assurance. Participants will engage in performance diagnostics, cost-precision trade-off analysis, and process simulations to align their operations with global benchmarks.
Features
- Understand the fundamentals and requirements of precision manufacturing systems
- Apply advanced machining and automation techniques for tight-tolerance production
- Use key performance indicators (OEE, FPY, PPM) to optimize manufacturing output
- Diagnose and resolve process inefficiencies through data-driven decision making
Target audiences
- Manufacturing and Process Engineers
- Quality and Plant Managers
- Operations Heads
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- What Defines a Precision Industry?6
- 1.1Accuracy, Tolerance, Repeatability, Customization, Speed, Zero-defect expectations
- 1.2Differentiation from general manufacturing
- 1.3Low-volume high-value vs. mass production
- 1.4Impact on aerospace, medical, and semiconductor supply chains
- 1.5Case Study: Swiss machining in defense vs. EDM in medical imaging
- 1.6Group Activity: “What level of precision is currently practiced in your plant?”
- Core Principles of Precision Engineering4
- Advanced Technologies and Machinery5
- 3.15-Axis CNC, Swiss Machines, Robotic Welding, Waterjet Cutting, Laser Lithography
- 3.23D Prototyping & EDM
- 3.3Equipment choice for accuracy, complexity, material handling
- 3.4Case Insight: Aerospace panel machining vs. micro medical implants
- 3.5Process Decision Tree: Choose appropriate precision equipment for a sample job
- Lean Tools, Smart Systems & Process Control3
- Differentiators & Strategic Edge of Precision Industries5
- 5.1Regulatory barriers (AS9100, TS16949, ISO13485)
- 5.2Collaboration with OEMs, Talent acquisition, Localization
- 5.3Economic viability of high-value, small-batch throughput
- 5.4Example: India’s rising positioning in global aerospace clusters
- 5.5Activity: Competitor Benchmarking Task: Compare ecosystem strength between traditional and precision plant
- Design for Excellence (DFX) in Precision Environments4
- KPI-Driven Manufacturing Excellence4
- Digital Integration, Future Trends & Strategic Outlook2
Instructor
