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Critical Thinking <br />Employers identify critical thinking as one of the most desirable skills for employees; gone are the days of <br />employees "checking their brains" at the door each day. In addition, today's employers expect employees to <br />take on more responsibility and use a broader set of skills than in the past. In this workshop, participants will <br />learn what critical thinking is and how it can benefit both individuals and organizations. Participants will learn <br />a simple process for critical thinking and have opportunities to reflect on and practice critical thinking in <br />situations related to the workplace. <br />Objectives: <br />- Explain what it means to think critically. <br />- Describe a process for critical thinking. <br />- Explain how critical thinking relates to continuous improvement and structured problem solving. <br />- Given a workplace situation, explain how to apply critical thinking. <br />- List opportunities for improving your critical thinking skills. <br />Intended audience: <br />- Individuals new to manufacturing or the workforce. <br />- Individuals seeking work. <br />- Individuals desiring to upgrade their workplace skills. <br />Print Reading for Manufacturing <br />This workshop provides an introduction to reading and interpreting engineering prints and technical drawings <br />used for manufacturing. You will practice what you have learned through multiple realistic hands-on activities. <br />Objectives: <br />- Describe the basic structure and elements of a manufacturing print. <br />- Describe and identify the types of lines used on prints and the purpose of each. <br />- Describe and recognize the views typically included on prints. <br />- Explain how dimensions are indicated on prints. <br />- Explain the purpose and contents of assembly drawings. <br />- Recognize and identify symbols included on drawings, including screw threads, holes, and surface finishes. <br />Topics covered: <br />- Why we communicate with drawings in manufacturing. <br />- Lines used on prints. <br />- Print sizes. <br />- Title block, including scale, tolerances, and revisions. <br />- Views and visualization. <br />Section 1 a ' <br />- Sviews and their types. <br />- Dimensioning, including placement, angular and circular, and dual dimensioning. <br />- Assembly drawings, including application blocks. <br />- Screw thread representations, including form and class. <br />- Machining specifications, including holes, edges, necks, and undercuts. <br />- Surface texture symbols and specifications. <br />Intended audience: all manufacturing personnel, including operators, technicians, and supervisors. <br />Purdue MEP Center mep.purdue.edu 800-877-5182 Project # 18871 Page 11 <br />