Machine school training courses in Duluth, MN (public, in-house or online)

The operator course is designed to provide students with training or updating in basic machine tool operation. The program provides students with a basic background in turning, milling, safety, bench work, and the use of basic measuring tools. The student can take more advanced elective courses from the machine tool careers curriculum.

Program Outcomes
The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to:
Perform a basic setup and operate different types ...

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The CNC Machine Programmer program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a CNC Machinist/Programmer. Skill development includes performing basic floor programming to produce a part to specifications, setup and operation of CNC machines, instruction in inspection and statistical process control, and program parts designed and engineered using a CAD/CAM computer system.

Program Outcomes
The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to:
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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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