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 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Night: Thursday                   Tuition: $140.00               Instructor: Bob Pijaszek

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 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Class begins Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Night: Wednesday               Tuition: $140.00              Instructor: Bob Pijaszek

Machine Shop

Formal classroom and machine training on the lathe, milling machine or machine fundamentals. Open lab will be available for experienced students on the lathe, mill, grinders, CNC mill, and Mastercam computer lab. Machine Shop II students will have a project on a Toolmaker Vise. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

Night: Tuesday                     Tuition: $140.00               Instructor: Dave 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 I or related experience. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.  Class begins Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Night: Thursday                 Tuition: $140.00               Instructor: Joe Chritz