Read the full description of this program in the Tri Star Catalog (page 24).

Precision Machining (or Manufacturing Engineering), a two- year program, provides training in the operation of modern metal working machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, and grinders, including computer controlled and programmable equipment. Students will develop skills in the following areas:

•  Interpretation of blueprints
•  Safety
•  Cutting speeds and feeds
•  Use of cutting torch
•  Wire welding
•  Time management
•  Heat treat process of steel
•  Tramming mills
•  Indicating with stem and dial indicators
•  Boring
•  Single point threading outside and inside
•  Milling, drilling, jig, and fixture work

Students will have the opportunity to utilize the      following equipment in the Precision Machining program.

•  Lathes
•  Milling machines
•  CAD systems
•  Surface grinders
•  CNC milling machines
•  Drill press
•  Digital measuring instruments
•  Horizontal and vertical band saws

Qualifying seniors may participate in early placement the last nine weeks of the school year.

This class is offered at the Dennings Building, St. Marys.