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Old 06-20-2013, 12:09 AM
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Default Local college CNC & Machinist Programs?

I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering last year and the curriculum left much to be desired in terms of practical hands on knowledge. I feel like that is hindering my success of getting a job. Also I like doing hands on projects as a hobby and always wanted to learn to use lathes, mills, and CNC equipment. I am interested in enrolling in a Machine Tool Technology/CNC Machine program at one of the local community colleges in the Bay Area. I have looked into Chabot and De Anza and I am also aware that Laney and San Jose city college also have a program available. Is anybody here a current student, former student or graduate of one of these programs? I would like to hear some opinions and get some advice so I could pick a good program to enroll into.
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Old 06-20-2013, 6:32 AM
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FWIW, TechShop (locations in SF, Menlo Park and San Jose) has classes on CNC and machining, as another option.

http://www.techshop.ws/take_classes.html?storeId=1
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Old 06-20-2013, 8:12 AM
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A buddy of mine took machining classes years ago at the   S anta Clara County Occupational center. It was a good program years ago. I don't know how it is doing now... http://www.metroed.net/pdfs/Precision%20Machining.pdf
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Old 06-20-2013, 8:46 AM
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When I was doing my M.E. undergrad I took quite a few manual machining classes as well as cnc programing and even welding. At the time I thought it was interesting and just plain fun. We got all the way to finish grinding parts to .0001 tolerance, punches, etc.

I can say just for general knowledge it has served me.very well in life, but much more so in profession than I ever intended. Knowing the capabilities and more so limitations of your production facility is hugely helpful in the design process.

Truth be told, I think it should be required coursework for all engineering students.

In recent years I've also become a big advocate for the skilled manufacturing trades. Good people are hard to find and I now serve on an advisory board for the fma.

Do it, you will never regret it!

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