It is the students' responsibility to obtain their textbook before the class begins. The Textbook name and ISBN's are listed as part of the class descriptions.

Blueprint Reading

Appropriate for those working in basic manufacturing i.e.: molding, machinists, welding, tool and die making, etc. Review of basic blueprint reading and advanced print reading with emphasis on datum line and datum identifiers. Geometric dimensioning is also included. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. Tuition: $140, Night/Time: Thursday/5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: B. Pijaszek Textbook Title: Print Reading for Industry, ISBN: 9781566378079

Introduction to Drafting & CAD

This course will include general drafting practices, line work, three view drawings and the proper placement of the three views, orthographic projection, text, and dimensioning. This will be done using the drawing board and all equipment used in the drafting field. Next, AutoCAD will be introduced and from that point on all work will be computer based. Several CAD drawings will be produced and plotted on paper. No previous Drafting or Computer experience required. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. Tuition: $140, Night/Time: Wednesday/5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: B. Pijaszek, Textbook Title: AutoCAD 2011 Tutorial - 1st Level: 2D Fundamentals, ISBN: 9781585035526

Machine Shop

Formal classroom and machine training on the lathe, milling machine, and machine fundamentals. Open lab will be available for experienced students on the lathe, mill, grinders, CNC mill, and Mastercam computer lab. Experienced students will have a project on a Toolmaker Vise. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. Tuition: $140, Night/Time: Tuesday/5:30 -9 :30 p.m., Instructor: D. Buchmann

Machining Computerized Programming (CNC)

An introductory course in Computerized Numerical Control programming. Become familiar with CNC language, capabilities, and operation using the HAAS CNC controller. Also includes an introduction to Mastercam, the largest selling CAD/CAM program in the world. Prerequisite: Machine Shop or related experience. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets one night a week for 10 weeks. Tuition: $140, Night/Time: Thursday/ 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: J. Chritz