Program Overview
Manufacturing and Machining Technologies (formerly Precision Machining), a two- year STEM program, provides training for a career in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on the fundamentals of precision machining and lean manufacturing principles. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the use of manual and CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) mills, lathes, and surface grinders giving them a head start when entering the workforce. Areas of study:
• Interpretation of blueprints
• Safety
• Cutting speeds and feeds
• Use of cutting torch
• Wire welding
• 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
• Time management
Students will have the opportunity to utilize the following equipment in the Manufacturing and Machining Technologies 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.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS - Students will have to opportunity to earn:
- Haas CNC mill operator (4 pts.)
- Haas CNC lathe operator (4 pts.)
- NIMS Machining Level 1 (12 pts.)
TO PREPARE FOR THIS CLASS: Take industrial technology classes (especially in the metals area) and as many math classes as possible.
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