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These courses teach students to use hand and machine tools to create metal parts and tools. It covers safety, measurement, and operation of tools like the drill press, lathe, and milling machine, with most time spent in the shop working hands-on.
If you enjoy working with both your mind and hands, machining is a great fit. You’ll create interesting projects while applying math, science, and physics, and you can even make parts for personal vehicles or machines. This class offers opportunities for careers in the trades, so if you’re interested in working with metal, come give it a try!
Courses
Courses
Machining 10
Machining 10
Machining 10 introduces students to the fundamentals of machining, focusing on safety, measurement, technical drawings, and tool usage. Students gain hands-on experience with machining and hand tools while exploring metal characteristics, fasteners, and layout work. Students will also use the lathe to make a variety of projects to take home. The course also covers grinders, abrasives, and finishing techniques, preparing students for advanced machining and career opportunities in the field.
Machining 20
Machining 20
Machining 20 builds on foundational skills by introducing students to lathe and milling machine operations, including cutting tools, chucks, speeds, feeds, and precision grinding. The course covers external and internal machining, CNC basics, and optional topics like broaching, electro-machining, and quality control. Hands-on experience with advanced machining techniques prepares students for further study and potential careers in the field.
Machining 30
Machining 30
Machining 30 focuses on advanced machining techniques, including cutting screw threads, vertical and horizontal milling, and gear cutting. The course also explores apprenticeship opportunities and offers optional work study placements to prepare students for careers in the trades.
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