This series is a combination of lecture and hands-on learning to help students learn how to use the different types of machines and develop the foundational skills they need as a machinist.
The courses are:
March 11-13, Blueprint Reading: This three-day workshop covers the reading and interpretation of blueprints for the purpose of machining. This includes becoming familiar with concepts such as multi-view drawings, angles of projection, section views, thread callouts, and much more.
March 19-20, Precision Measurement: This two-day workshop will teach the proper use of common precision measuring tool including, but not limited to, calipers and micrometers. Through precision measuring theory and hands-on practice, attendees will learn the proper application of different measuring tools as well as basic shop math and terminology.
April 1-3 and April 8-9, Manual Mill: This five-day workshop covers the basic usage and operation of a vertical manual mill. Attendees will learn the different functions of the mill controls, how to properly align the machine, tool selection, speeds and feeds, how to safely conduct themselves around the equipment, and then be able to apply all these concepts with hands-on machining exercises.
April 22-24 and April 29-30, Manual Lathe: This five-day workshop covers the basic usage and operation of a horizontal manual lathe. Attendees will learn the different functions of the lathe controls, proper lathe setup, tool selection, speeds and feeds, how to safely conduct themselves around the equipment, and then be able to apply these concepts with hands-on machining exercises.
May 13-15, May 20-22, and May 27-29, Intro to CNC: This nine-day workshop discusses several types of CNC programming, proper machine setup and operation, how to safely conduct oneself around the equipment, as well as providing attendees with the opportunity to gain confidence with CNC equipment through many different hands-on machining exercises.