AGMA - American Gear Manufacturers Association

This course is primarily for those with at least 6 months’ experience in setup or machine operation. However, nearly anyone can benefit. Past students have included executives, sales representatives and quality control managers.

*There is a limit of 18-students per session register early.
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Why Your Employees Should Attend

Most operator training is informal. A new employee works with an experienced mentor for a while and then is assigned to a machine with little or no real understanding of how gears are made, how to troubleshoot a problem or how to inspect his/her own work.

After completion of this course, students are more competent and motivated. Again and again, AGMA hears that employees return with the ability to troubleshoot their own problems, because they fully understand the process.
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Hands-on Training

Although all training is basic, on manual machines, everything that students learn is valid and applicable with the CNC equipment commonly in use.

By using manual machines, students can see the interaction between the cutting tool and the workpiece. They understand the process and the physics of making a gear.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the class worth the cost to the company?

Over 200 companies have sent more than 600 students to the Gear School, many sending new employees every year. Companies are surveyed following Gear School classes and the responses are always enthusiastic. The companies report that returning students are more competent, more motivated, and even return with ideas that save the company money.

What will employees be able to do that they could not do before going to the school?

Again and again, we hear that the employees return to work with the ability to troubleshoot their own problems because they fully understand the process. They solve their own problems rather than looking for a supervisor for answers.

Do you use CNC equipment in the hand-on training?

No, all training is basic, on manual machines. The school uses manual machines so the instructors can clearly show how gears are made and how to identify and correct problems. By using manual machines, students can see the interaction between the cutting tool and the workpiece. They understand the process and the physics of making a gear. Everything students learn is valid and applicable with the CNC equipment commonly in use.

COST SUMMARY

AGMA member: $1,295 for first registrant, $1,095 for additional registrants from same member company

Nonmembers: $1,795 for first registrant, $1,595 for additional registrants from same company.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Oak Lawn S. Cicero Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

800-315-1058 or 708-425-7800

You can make your reservation through this on-line link. **

Hotel: $140 single – includes one voucher for full American Breakfast.**
$150 double – includes two vouchers for full American Breakfast**

**Please be specific with the number of adults when making the reservation to ensure you received the correct amount of breakfast vouchers.

Cut off date is Monday, September 10, 2012.

Please note for your travel plans classes start 12:00 noon Monday and end 12:00 noon Friday.

Join AGMA now for the discounted course rate. Download the membership application [PDF] or read more about member benefits.

Fees include a daily lunch. The hotel is Hilton Oak Lawn, which offers complimentary transportation to and from Midway Airport and, for the group, to and from the course at Daley College each day. Toll free hotel number: 1-800-315-1058.

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