Machine school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

This certificate provides the graduate with advanced skills in the set-up and operation of conventional machines tools used in the Motorsports machining labs.
Award A certificate is awarded in Advanced Machine Tool Operations by the College upon completion of the program.

This certificate provides the graduate with enhanced skills in the set up and operation of conventional machine tools. Course work will apply toward the Machining Technology AAS Degree Program.
Award A certificate is awarded in Fundamental of Machine Tools by the College upon completion of this program.

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the basic control systems and machining methods used on a vertical milling machine and explain the basic operations necessary to manufacture replacement or repair parts used in various types of equipment.

Identify the function of the vertical milling machine’s operational controls.
Explain how workpieces and cutting tools may be precision located through coordinate measuring.
Explain how to square a work piece on a vertic...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify rigid rules, folding rules, depth rules, and tape measures; you’ll also be able to explain the correct procedures for taking accurate measurements with them.

Identify a rigid rule and describe how to use it.
Identify a folding rule and describe how to use it.
Identify a depth rule and describe how to use it.
Explain the procedure for taking a measurement with a depth rule.
Identify a tape measure and explain how t...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the need for measuring tools in machining and maintenance operations. You will also be able to describe some of the precautions you must take to properly care for these tools.

Explain the need for both coarse and precision measurements.
Describe the proper care of:
Simple calipers
Rigid rules, folding rules, and tape measures
Vernier calipers
Telescoping gauges and micrometers
Dial indicators and fixed gaug...

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