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CONTINUING EDUCATION MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

MSE Mechatronic Machining and Testing Centre (MMTC) Training Courses

SFU Mechatronic Systems Engineering is strongly focused on hands-on skills. Using our MMTC facility, students acquire a deep foundation of practical expertise to add proven real-world knowledge to their education. We offer the following three training courses in our MMTC facility.

  • Basics of Machine Tools - A hands-on introduction to machine shop skills.
  • Basics of CNC Programming & Machining - Introduction to CNC, CAM and using specialty materials.
  • Rapid Prototyping & Quality Control - Practical introduction to wide range of rapid prototyping processes.

Basics of Machine Tools

The Basic of Machine Tools (BMT) hands-on training prioritizes practical machine shop skills, focusing on basic operations of conventional lathes, mills, and standard machine shop equipment, along with essential measuring devices and techniques. By the end of the training, participants will have grasped fundamental machining theory and acquired the ability to perform basic machining tasks and other essential machine shop practices. These skills are crucial for mechanical design, prototyping, and future fabrication projects.

Completion of this course serves as a prerequisite for advanced training, such as the "Basics of CNC Machining," where participants can master professional-level machining and fabrication skills.  Prerequisite for enrollment is successful completion of the SFU safety course (or its equivalent).

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Registration Deadline:  August 5, 2024

Basics of CNC Programming & Machining

Today’s manufacturing utilizes innovative technologies, including sophisticated computer numerical control (CNC), computer aided manufacturing software (CAM) and specialty industry materials to develop and build the products of tomorrow.

Participants will be walked through all aspects of CNC machining; how to import a CAD model into CAM software; how to get it ready for machining; and how to apply machining techniques to machine that part.

At the end, participants will have learned how to machine a part on a CNC milling machining centre. This last step is critical to putting together pieces of the puzzle, so that one can understand the whole process. Participants will be applying machining techniques in the virtual world and then seeing how a virtual object comes in to reality on a CNC machine

Rapid Prototyping & Quality Control 

The Rapid Prototyping & Quality Control training program tackles the different rapid prototyping processes. The evolution of 3D printing technology and how it has affected design and manufacturing is our starting point.

This training program familiarizes students with the digital tools and techniques relevant to visualizing and prototyping 3D designs. Focusing on products and sculpture as the primary areas of application, students are taken through a series of hands-on class exercises – supported with specialized video tutorials – in order to become more comfortable with the process of realizing their designs. This includes working with Objet Studio and our Objet 3D printer.

This training program culminates in the creation of professional 3D product visualization and a physical prototype model of the student’s design created with a 3D printer.

Tuition Fees

  • FAS Students: $500.00 plus GST (net of $400 FAS discount)
  • Non-FAS Students and External Clients:  $900.00 plus GST

Refund policy on individual courses applies to all MMTC courses.

Policies

In-class safety training

  • All students (undergraduate, graduate, and teaching assistants) must attend and pass in-class safety training before participating in any short courses and gaining access to the Mechatronic Machining and Testing Center (MMTC).

Machining course

  • All students are required to complete a short course (e.g., Basics of Machine Tools), to familiarize themselves with our machines and tools. Access to specific machine tools will be granted exclusively to students who have successfully completed the corresponding courses.

Working alone policy

  • Working Alone:  Students are NOT allowed to work alone in the MMTC. A technician or other designated skilled person must be present when students are working in the space.
  • Supervision During Activities: Student activities must be supervised at all times.  Students must vacate the premises if the supervisor is on break or attending to other duties.
  • Closure Policy: The space will be closed if the supervisor is absent or on leave.
  • Access Limitations: Student access is available until 4:30 p.m. only; after-hours and weekend access are not permitted.  

Safety and Work Ethics Policy

  • Disclaimer Agreement.  Students will be required to sign a disclaimer agreement before to entering the machine shop.  
  • Safety Guidelines and Instructions.  Strict adherence to safety guidelines and instructions is required.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  PPEs must be worn at all times including, safety glasses,  proper closed-toe shoes (steel-toe boots are recommended; no sandals, and slippers are permitted), earplug/earmuff, gloves and, respirator are mandatory for some particular operations.  Instructions must be followed and the supervisor should be consulted as needed.
  • Communication and Electronic Devices: Use of cellphones and other communication and electronic devices (e.g., headphones, earbuds, earphones, in-ear headphones) is not permitted while in the workshop to avoid distraction, which is the leading cause of accident and injury in the machine shop.
  • Jewelry, Clothing, Hair/Beards:   For safety reasons, including the risk of entanglement with machinery,  wearing of rings, watches, and bracelets is not permitted in the shop area.  Hair and long beards must be securely tied up; hair should be in a tight bun and beards should be confined.
  • Maintenance Responsibility: Students are required to clean and tidy machines, tools, and workspaces before leaving. Failure to do so may result in janitorial charges.
  • No Food or Drink: Consumption of food or drink is strictly prohibited in the workshop area.

Contact Us

Program Contacts

  • Kasra Shafizadeh, Laboratory Technician, kshafiza@sfu.ca
  • Taha Al-Khudairi, Manager-Instructional and Research Laboratories, taha@sfu.ca

Location

Surrey campus (above Central City Mall)  - Room SRYC 4070 Galleria 4

Phone

778-782-8666 | 778-782-8456