Machining Technology

Machining Technology involves metalworking, or turning a block of metal into an intricate part, such as a gear or piston, that meets precise specifications. You will learn how to set up and operate most types of machine tools used to make metal parts for machines and other equipment. Utilizing knowledge of metals combined with skill and machine tools, you should be able to plan and carry out the operations needed to make a machined product. Additionally, you will acquire a knowledge of precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and dial indicators, to check your work to the thousandth or even ten-thousandth of an inch.

What Qualities Should I Have?
You should be mechanically inclined and be temperamentally suited to do highly accurate work that requires concentration and physical effort. You should also be able to work independently and not mind doing work that can be repetitive and tedious. Machine shops are usually clean and well ventilated. Noise levels have also been reduced with the introduction of better designed machine tools.

Instructor: Frank Knorr (ext. 3352)
CIP 48.0501