Class overview

This program combines classroom and shop instruction where students learn to fabricate various materials into intricate, precise, usable parts. They will also learn to work from blueprints and written specifications and to select the proper machinery, materials, and tools to accomplish the task. 

The first year class will provide instruction in the use of precision layout tools, layout techniques, and the setup and operation of mills, lathes, grinders and other important conventional machines found in a machine shop. 

The second year class will focus on  more advanced instruction in CNC (Computerized Numeric Control) programming, setup, and operations on HAAS mills and lathes.