Machine Trades

Course Description

The Machine Trades program teaches fundamental and complex processes associated with conventional and computerized numerical control machining. Also applied are the technical aspects of blueprint reading and mathematics with machine shop practice. Exercises, projects, and actual jobs are explained and demonstrated before the students have to complete them. Things that will be stressed during demonstrations and lectures include involvement in bench work, use of layout work instructions, heat treat methods, inspection procedures, shop maintenance procedures, and other special information. The program is opened to all high-school students. Students in this program will have the opportunity to set up and operate a variety of conventional (drill presses, etc.) and computerized numeric control (lathes and vertical milling) machines. Instruction includes the use of measuring tools, hand tools, gauges, instruments, etc. Throughout the program in the design preparation and setup of various jobs to be machined the applications of arithmetic and blueprint reading is stressed. Related theory acquaints students with characteristics of metals, action of metal cutting tools, cutting speeds and feeds, etc. Safety procedures are an important part of this shop. Safety education and standards of protection will be required.


Prerequisites

Before you come to Machine shop you must have above average mechanical ability, an excellent attitude and desire to learn, and an average mathematical background. Tooling and shop clothing as prescribed by the Machine Trades instructor.


Student Requirements

In Machine shop, students are required to attend regularly, wear required clothing, wear hard-soled leather shoes, and wear approved eye protection. Student conduct will be compatible to that of a job shop environment. Complete required exercises, projects, and theory assignments are what should be turned in for grading. The student appearance should be acceptable at all times.

Students need to aquire the following: one source vor tools is mscdirect.com, a scientific calculator (sine, cosine, and tangent functions), 0-1" micrometer .0001" graduation, 0-6" dial caliper, 12" combination set 4R graduation square head and protractor head, 6" flexible rule 5R graduation, safety glasses, hard soled work shoes (preferably steel toed).

What You Will learn
Measurement, blue prints, pedestal grinder, lathe, horizontal milling machine, vertical milling machine, drill press, bench work, horizontal bend saw, suface grinder, indexing, oils, coolants, and solvents, vertical bend saw, heat treatment, job safety, computerized numeric control - vertical milling machine, computerized numeric control - lathe, job seeking/keeping skills

Industry Certifications

NIMS - National Institute for Metal Working Skills Level 1 certification. Visit http://www.nims-skills.org/home/index.htm for more information.

Career Possibilities

Machinist, tool-machine set-up operator, numerical control machine (operator/programmer).

Career Possibilities with Additional Education:

Machine/Toolmaker, industrial designer, CNC service representative, CNC programmer, machine shop supervisor, mechanical engineer.

For More Information

Contact your home school counselor.
Contact CWCTC counselor at 925-3532.
Attend the CWCTC assemblies.
Attend the CWCTC tours for interested students.
Attend CWCTC open house.