The Machining Academy gives students the foundational skills of working in the manufacturing industry.

 

In this pathway, students will:

• Create computerized products using SolidWorks and MasterCAM to 3D print prototypes

• Learn CNC programming and machining

• Create 3D printing prototypes

• Earn nationally recognized NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) certifications

• Intern with industry partners as seniors

 

COURSE INFO

 

. Year 1:  Introduction to Machining .

 

EXPERIENCES

• Garner Holt Education through Imagination

• National Manufacturing Day Fair by Chaffey InTech College

• Recruitment Events

• SkillsUSA Club

• Lunch & Learn event with Industry Partners

• Dinner Discovery event for Machining students and parents

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WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Shop Safety

• Business Safe Plan

• Reading blueprints

• Using “Shop Math” to produce parts

• Measurements with calipers & micrometers

• Produce parts using a lathe

• Using the Mill Machine to mill surfaces to specs

CAREER READINESS

• Interactions with Industry Partners, Walker Corporation  & Prestige Mold

• Learn about different careers in the Manufacturing Industry

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• Articulated with Valley College, MACH-021  – Machine Shop 1

• Field Trips to Trade Schools, such as Chaffey InTech

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. Year 2: Advanced Machining 1 .

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EXPERIENCES

• Garner Holt Education through Imagination

• National Manufacturing Day Fair by Chaffey InTech College

• Recruitment Events

• SkillsUSA Club

• Lunch & Learn event with Industry Partners

• Dinner Discovery event for Machining students and parents

WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Using coding to create drilling parts

• Write drilling operations

• Create CAD models to be machined & programs by toolpaths

• Students use an industry recognized program, Mastercam regularly

• Use of CNC machines to create programs for mill

• Using the Mill Machine to mill surfaces from drawings

CAREER READINESS

• Interactions with Industry Partners, Walker Corporation  & Prestige Mold

• Learn about different careers in the Manufacturing Industry

• Internship with East Valley Water District, Sterling Natural Resource Center

• OSHA Certification

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• Articulated with Valley College, MACH-070 – Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

• Field Trips to Trade Schools, such as Chaffey InTech

• Networking with Elisa Nieblas, LAUNCH System Navigator

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. Year 3: Advanced Machining 2 .

 

EXPERIENCES

• Garner Holt Education through Imagination

• National Manufacturing Day - Chaffey InTech 

• Recruitment Events

• SkillsUSA Club

• Lunch & Learn event with Industry Partners

• Dinner Discovery event for Machining students and parents

• Guest Speaker: Leonard Ahumada, Applications Engineer from Carmex

WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Create parts using MasterCam for CNC Programing

• Take depth measurements using micrometers

• Using bores to measure the diameters of holes

• Students use an industry recognized program, SolidWorks

• Use of CNC machines to create programs for mill

• Using the Mill Machine to mill surfaces from drawings

CAREER READINESS

• Interactions with Industry Partners, Walker Corporation  & Prestige Mold

• Learn about different careers in the Manufacturing Industry

• Internship with East Valley Water District, Sterling Natural Resource Center

• NIMS Certifications

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• Field Trips to Trade Schools, such as Chaffey InTech

• Networking with Elisa Nieblas, LAUNCH System Navigator