MANUFACTURING
INTRO TO TECHNICAL DESIGN - METALS - CNC MACHINING & ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DESIGN AND DRAFTING
This semester long, introductory course in technical drawing is designed primarily for the student with no previous drafting experience. A beginning course in mechanical and architectural drafting utilizing primarily computer aided drafting software in which the student will study the need and use of drafting in industry. Students will learn to make simple sketches and drawings involving the use of shape description, size description, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawing,and simple auxiliaries.
Highlights: Sketching, 3D Modeling & Printing, Puzzle Cube Project, Marble Maze Project
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
*RECOMMENDED FOR MEASUREMENT, BLUEPRINT READING, & 3D MODELING EXPERIENCE*
*This course is great preparation for PLTW!!!
METALS I
An introductory course in metal work for the student who is interested in bench metal, sheet metal, ornamental metal, forging, heat treating, foundry, cutting, finishing, beginning welding and lathe. Where appropriate, students will be introduced to power machinery such as the milling machine and lathe. Safe and proper use of all equipment will be stressed and reinforced during related project work and lab exercises.
Projects: Small Parts Tray, Small Dust Pan, Chisel, Tool Box, etc
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
CNC PRECISION MACHINING & ENGINEERING I
This semester long course will allow students to explore current technologies and equipment to prepare them for careers in manufacturing and engineering. Students will work through blueprint reading and design as well as prototyping and production on current industry equipment.
Course content would include an introduction to CNC set-up, tooling, operation, troubleshooting, as well as basic principles and applications of numerically controlled equipment and CNC machines. Students will be exposed to a variety of CNC machines and industry technologies in this course.
Equipment: CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, CNC Router, 3D Printing, Laser Cutter, Plasma Cutter
Prerequisite: C- or better: Intro to Tech Design & Drafting or PLTW-IED
This is a semester long course.
Levels: 10, 11, 12
METALS II - DUAL CREDIT
This is the second course in metal work. It is designed to expose the student to additional metalworking processes introduced in the beginning class, but major emphasis will be placed on learning to use machine tools. These include the lathe, milling machine, vertical and horizontal band saws and grinders. The welding of metal may also be introduced. The skill and knowledge one must have to work safely in these areas are highly stressed. Projects will be made to implement this technical material.
Projects: Plasma cutting, Welding, Mill & Lathe Projects
Prerequisite: C- or better in Metals I
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
CNC PRECISION MACHINING & ENGINEERING II
In this semester course students will gain additional hours and experience on current technologies and equipment from the manufacturing and engineering industries. Students will be able to create custom and advanced prints, prototypes, and projects on this equipment.
Equipment: CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, CNC Router, 3D Printing, Laser Cutter, Plasma Cutter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CNC I
Levels: 10, 11, 12
