HMS NBT-Manufacturing is a partnership between the Hastings Area Schools, Nuts Bolts & Thingamajigs, and the local community. The program aims to expose Middle School Students to Manufacturing Skills to help them start planning for a career. Students have an opportunity to learn what educational opportunities exist to prepare them for manufacturing positions, what certifications are needed, and some general basic financial information and projected employment opportunities in manufacturing. Students will learn carpentry skills through hands-on building.
The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, The Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl., provided us with an entrepreneur curriculum. Through this curriculum
students learn about themselves, the skills they have, and the skills they may want to work on. Students had an opportunity to play with Slinky when learning about its origin, as well as the origin and history of other companies. Campers also enjoyed a couple of good lunches.
Campers were able to mostly assemble a 3D printer during the camp. There was an issue with the circute boars and the replacement didn't get here in time for the final steps. The campers experience the production of the product and the concepts of machine maintenance.
Campers were diving into real-world experiences at Hastings Fiber Glass Products. A huge thank you to their amazing team for hosting and inspiring our future innovators!
Campers delved into pipe fitting, HVAC, electrical, welding, milling, 3D printing, and even saw a CNC machine in action! Everyone went home with a t-shirt, safety glasses, USB drive, water bottle, candy, and a keychain they helped design! A big thank you to Flexfab for an incredible day of learning and for going above and beyond with our students!
Campers had a blast exploring welding and HVAC with KCC’s Industrial Trades Trailer. A big shoutout to Kellogg Community College for your time and for sparking interest in these exciting trades!
Campers took a fascinating tour of Co-Dee Stamping, diving into the world of dies, presses, and metal parts manufacturing. A huge thank you to Co-Dee Stamping for providing such an incredible experience for our students!
Throughout the production of the peg games students were able to: 1. use CAD software to design their pegs 2. use 3D printers to make their pegs 3. use a miter saw and belt sander to build the boards 4. use the X-carve to put the holes in the boards for the games 5. use the laser cutter to engrave the back of the boards 6. Stain the boars
Each student was able to take their peg games home with them. Many of the campers wanted to make revisions to their pegs based on the successes and failures of the first versions of the pegs.