Ten graduates of a CNC (computer numerical control) machine operator program are trained and ready for work. Thanks to the Work Today pilot project, adult students were able to take part a in a ...
Designing a file to cut on a CNC is only part of the process. You also have to keep it in place while the machine does its work. [Garrett Fromme] walks us through five different work holding ...
By aligning training with employer and industry needs, it is improving job placement outcomes for students and elevating ...
Lots of people love to complain that nobody makes anything in the United States anymore. That's not true. Yes, lots of manufacturing jobs have gone offshore where unskilled labor is cheaper, but there ...
The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.
A dynamic manufacturing organization based in the East Rand is looking to employ a CNC Programmer / Setter with 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role ...
The CNC Machine Operator is responsible to use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines safely and accurately to produce high quality parts by programming these machines to perform a variety of ...
Simple adjustments to capital equipment, raw materials used, product design, and technique can make a significant difference in time and money spent on CNC machining. Here are four ways that machine ...
The gap between CAD/CAM programmers working in air-conditioned offices and machine operators on the shop floor isn’t just physical—it’s a communication chasm that bleeds money, time, and production ...
With the new year still unfolding, observant manufacturers will want to keep an eye on the world of CNC machining, to be ready for and take advantage of the important developments emerging now. Here’s ...