MachiningFundamentals is a comprehensive text that provides an introduction to the various machining operations, setups, and procedures. This colorful and detailed textbook covers all traditional machining methods, as well as newer and nontraditional methods. This edition includes expanded coverage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; additional features on careers, workplace skills, and green machining practices; and updated illustrations.
Machining Fundamentalsis a comprehensive text that provides an introduction to the various machining operations, setups, and procedures. This colorful and detailed textbook covers all traditional machining methods, as well as newer and nontraditional methods. This edition includes expanded coverage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; additional features on careers, workplace skills, and green machining practices; and updated illustrations.
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be effective in production environments as a machinist, CNC operator, or supervisor. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will demonstrate safety practices concerning machining technology, proper measurement and layout techniques, reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints, production design processes, and quality control procedures. Students will complete projects using various manufacturing techniques and build intermediate skills involving manufacturing techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will be knowledgeable about potential postsecondary education and career opportunities related to machining technology and will be prepared to enroll in more advanced machining courses in high school. Students will create real world projects using CNC Plasma Cutters, Water Jet Cutters, Routers, Injection Molders, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Vacuum Formers.
This course covers fundamentals of computer numerical control (CNC), basic programming, machine setup and operation of CNC machines. The course begins with manual programming practices so that the student will understand the programming code and its structure. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing codes; G & M codes, control functions, the letter address system, and math issues related to CNC are included. Standard safety conventions will be introduced for safe programming practice. This course allows for the further development of CNC skills with hands-on instruction related to the CNC milling machines, and CNC turning centers. The lab work includes operation of CNC machines to demonstrate the programming skills.
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be effective in production and engineering environments as a machinist, technician, CNC operator or supervisor. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will demonstrate safety practices concerning machining technology, proper measurement and layout techniques, reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints, production design processes, and quality control procedures. Students will complete projects using various manufacturing techniques and build intermediate skills involving manufacturing techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will be knowledgeable about potential postsecondary education and career opportunities related to machining technology and will be prepared to enroll in more advanced machining courses in high school. Students will create real world projects using CNC Plasma Cutters, Water Jet Cutters, Routers, Injection Molders, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Vacuum Formers.
This course prepares students to enter the manufacturing/production industry, specifically covering CAD/CAM systems, geometric modeling, process planning, tool path generation. Course content includes programming and production of complex parts. Projects focus on solid modeling for design and manufacturing applications as well as the use of commercial CAD/CAM software for automating the production cycle. Special content addresses CNC mill and lathe setups and operations not covered in the basic CNC Machining. NIMS certification preparation and testing are included in course content.
A-B Tech Community College is offering a hands-on manufacturing training program that will be taught with English Learning Acquisition (ELA) support. Machining Applications will introduce students to machinery operations, the fundamentals of machining and manufacturing, and a high-quality transition into manufacturing as a machine operator or prepare them for a career as a machinist.
The class will prepare students for high-demand jobs that involve solving problems, and working with the hands and mind, while building products. They will learn to safely operate machines and make parts to specifications and can earn national certification from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Financial Aid and scholarship funding is available regardless of immigration or income status. There is also career placement support and connection to employers offering full-time positions with benefits and opportunities for advancement. For more information, contact Erica Whitsell at
ericacw...@abtech.edu or
(828) 398-7371. (Se habla espaol.)
Machinists are in high demand, both locally and nationally. Sandhills has strong relationships with local machinist companies, manufacturers, and many other local industries employ machinists and recruit from our classes. Explore a career in machining.
Designed to help individuals meet entry-level requirements for machining employment. Instruction includes the operation of drill presses, metal-cutting saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Students will produce precision parts utilizing appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling. This course prepares students to take the NIMS Certification test.
Learn the fundamentals of computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Instruction emphasizes blueprint reading, basic mathematics, quality assurance, and the setup and operation of automated machining equipment. Students will learn computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) practices and utilize CAD and CAM software to prepare parts for manufacturing.
Gain the basic skills required to work in manufacturing. This course will help you learn the roles of productivity, design, process planning and 13 different manufacturing processes, and discover how performances measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations. CEU: 2.4
This two-phase program is designed to provide the necessary foundation for an industrial maintenance career. Students will learn and perform proper tooling, service procedures, and installation. Instruction will include setup procedures and equipment necessary to analyze and repair typical industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repair, including common techniques and procedures.
Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing is a balanced and qualitative examination of the materials, methods, and procedures of both traditional and recently-developed manufacturing principles and practices. This comprehensive textbook explores a broad range of essential points of learning, from long-established manufacturing processes and materials to contemporary electronics manufacturing technologies. An emphasis on the use of mathematical models and equations in manufacturing science presents readers with quantitative coverage of key topics, while plentiful tables, graphs, illustrations, and practice problems strengthen student comprehension and retention.
Now in its seventh edition, this leading textbook provides junior or senior-level engineering students in manufacturing courses with an inclusive and up-to-date treatment of the basic building blocks of modern manufacturing science. Coverage of core subject areas helps students understand the physical and mechanical properties of numerous manufacturing materials, the fundamentals of common manufacturing processes, the economic and quality control issues surrounding various processes, and recently developed and emerging manufacturing technologies. Thorough investigation of topics such as metal-casting and welding, material shaping processes, machining and cutting technology, and manufacturing systems and support helps students gain solid foundational knowledge of modern manufacturing.
The Industrial Maintenance program of study will prepare individuals for entry-level employment as multi-craft maintenance technicians. Industrial maintenance trade technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment. Instruction will include a variety of areas such as safety, machinery maintenance and troubleshooting/service, blueprint reading, basic machining operations, fundamentals of piping and hydro-testing, and fundamentals of industrial electricity. In addition, students will develop problem-solving skills in industrial electrical procedures, programmable logic controllers, and process control.
A minimum ACT score of 15 is required or applicants must score at the 10th grade level on the TABE Form 9/10 to be admitted to the program. Exceptions may be made, with instructor permission, for students who do not meet entrance requirements provided the student meets the requirements by the end of the second semester or has a 2.0 GPA.
The view gets even better, as we see more programs and initiatives in place to foster interest in students. Saul K. Fenster, PhD, president emeritus of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, previously served as president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation. His outlook is optimistic and promising:
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is not only a prelude to engineering, but also to innovation manufacturing in the 21st century. STEM education is also crucial to fields in all areas of society including the financial, medical and biology sectors. Engineering is a problem-solving profession, and when young people realize it is creative and fun, they are less apprehensive about its more challenging curriculum, and learning is made significantly easier.
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