ZAH Tech University
What To Expect
ZAH Tech Training is typically timed around the equipment's arrival at your site, but prior to a scheduled commissioning. This keeps everything you learn top of mind and still gives everyone time to get back for the on site training.
On site training takes place immediately after at least 1 unit is ready, plus any ancillary equipment has been installed and the facility is deemed “ready for production” by all parties. (If the production site is not in North America, both the Installation and Training Teams will arrive at approximately the same time.) On site training may take a week or two depending on multiple factors, but will include the following activities at a minimum:
- Hands on Equipment and Production Training
- Classroom Education with Leave Behind Manuals & Videos
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance Training
- Equipment & Product Engineering Training
- Senior Level Management and Sales Training
Production
We use our most advanced systems to perform comprehensive hands on training that includes: Time on the equipment and electronics; education on all SOP's and Process, to include OD’s, PM’s, and even cleaning of the pultrusion units. We spend time on trouble shooting methods for good bar, inspection, safety training, as well as training for all other supporting or allied equipment on site. The plant will be “In-Production” prior to the Team leaving.
- Understanding the Equipment
- Understanding the Electronics
- Learning Testing Protocols
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Routine & Periodic Maintenance
- Machine Prep and Cleaning
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Quality drives your entire program, so we ensure that inspections and testing is paramount in our training. This is just as true for inbound raw materials as it is for finished goods. To achieve the finest quality, we provide a 3-Tier Approach. 1. Testing of all RM's is conducted prior to materials entering inventory. 2. Visual Inspections and Destructive Testing of product in real time. 3. Batch testing for mechanical strength confirmation and traceability.
- Using the Instron frame and other benchtop test units
- Training on all aspects of the Quality Systems Manual
- QA / QC procedures & testing protocols
- Testing of raw materials; approval and quarantine procedures
- Testing of finished goods in real time and post batch acquisition
- Maintaining the lab and data aquired for traceability & Mill Reports
- Troubleshooting the production line and rebar in real time
- Setting and Maintaining OD's and Best Practices
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Engineering
Engineering is really a two phase process. First of all, you have a responsibility to ensure the optimization and flow of your plant, materials, and equipment. Secondly, you have to be able to engineer reinforcement solutions for the field, oftentimes in collaboration with other structural or civil engineers. You will experience greenfield designs, however, more often than not, the designs are previously conceived and we are designing against the incumbant (steel rebar) for a BFRP changeover or retrofit.
- Complete training on our equipment, systems, and procedures
- Collaboration on system wide designs, operations, and flow
- Training on our FRP software, using data and accepted designs
- Product training and comparisons with steel according to Code
- Product training on all the value added benefits, green aspect, & ROI components
Sales and Management
Training is typically timed and scheduled immediately after the equipment has been fully installed and the facility is deemed “ready for production” by all parties. It's highly recommend that we spend quality time togther to discuss all management and business development requirements for assurance of you ongoing success.
- Overview of Production Training and Value
- Advised on Quality Systems Manual and QA/QC Testing & Training
- Explanation of Engineering Value to Program; Internally & Externally
- Senior Level Management and Sales Training for Products & Industry
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