course information

Course Description:

This is an entry level woodworking course which provides students an opportunity to explore the process of creating wood products using high-tech manufacturing equipment. Students will be exposed to the design, development and manufacturing processes commonly used in the furniture making industry to construct a quality end table. Students will learn to independently use the CNC laser and small CNC router to create and personalize small wood products.

Skills learned, reinforced, advanced and applied:

• • • Measurement and layout

    • Reading drawings

    • Following plans and procedures

    • Solid modeling– basic geometry

    • Estimating - basic algebra

    • Wood identification

    • Machine and job safety

    • Manufacturing of parts and assemblies

    • Teamwork and collaboration

    • Use of hand tools and industrial power equipment

Activities:

• • • Modeling of basic parts and assemblies using SolidWorks

    • Creation of parts using industrial equipment

    • Assembly of parts using basic joinery processes

    • Programming CNC Laser using CorelDraw

    • CNC Laser operation engraving and cutting

    • Sanding, staining and finishing of wood products