Machine Shop Class/Training
Machine Shop Class/Training
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I've been interested in taking a real machine shop class for years, but haven't had the time. I now have the time, but upon further research I've found there aren't any local community colleges that offer true machine shop classes. My boss let me know that my company would be willing to pay for me to take a week-long class on the subject, but I can't find any training classes of the sort either. Anybody heard of anything like this? Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks,
Andy





RE: Machine Shop Class/Training
But most are one or two year programs and many are offered at night.
Godd luck
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There are some around such as Ivy Tech in Indiana. Some more traditional colleges like Purdue and NC State(I think)also offer some similar classes but they may be listed under something like ENGTech401. You may need to read a bunch of course descriptions to find what you want.
Second suggestion: check with the makers and dealers of the equipment presently in your shop. Some of them offer excellent training or have access to it. Basic skills move readily from one machine to another.
Good luck!
Griffy
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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Ted
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The second project was the same challenge, in steel.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Software For Metalworking
http://closetolerancesoftware.com
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The guy just sets up these machine shops around the country and charges a fee for users to come in and work on the machines. He also offers classes/training on each machine.
really smart idea!!!
http://techshop.ws/locations.html
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mrainey, I have a pretty good understanding of the machines already(and I've even used a mill and lathe before on several occassions), but I'm just not very comfortable setting them up, etc. Maybe I'll read through the VMS and supplement it with training from Techshop.
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You work on your own projects, and the instructor comes around and helps you out when you need it. I think he is also going to start covering specific skills... like knurling, for people that want to watch. This is the only class of it's kind in West LA, and it is a great resource in a city filled with apartment dwellers and people without garage shops.
They meet every monday night from 6-9. More info at : www.venicemachine.com : It only costs about $60/12 week session, and they will take mid-session sign-ups.
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If you're looking to learn more about CNC style machining, you need to focus on a training class such as a MasterCAM programming class. That will show you how the machines profile features and how the programming packages work. They will also give you the added benefit of a simulation package that tells you when you're going to crash the tool. For hands on, look up your nearest Haas warehouse. They generally run training courses on various CNC machines.
Can you be more specific about what you're looking to setup? Give us an idea of the application and we might be able to suggest several options.
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I worked on a couple projects with "Dr. Bob", who drove the modified Morris Minor(I think). He was a great professor.
I'll look up Haas.
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Bob
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http://www.toolingu.com/default.aspx
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I'm in Cincinnati, OH and the training offered in the local community colleges could certainly be better. The University of Cincinnati offers training through their College of Applied Science; they seem to have a decent program.