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(On a percentage basis, this is the Least Known but Most Chosen class at LCTI.)
Manufacturing consists of highly specialized processes to produce a product, and precision machining is the core or base of manufacturing. Commonly known items such as airplanes, automobiles, computers, medical equipment, televisions, and electronic equipment are all products that utilize precision machining. Almost every product we enjoy in our modern society is manufactured.
Who would ever imagine that PPL employs machinists? Yet PPL has used our school facilities to train their workers.
When you drive past companies such as Stroh's Brewery, Kraft Foods, and General Electric, you probably visualize bottles of beer, cheese, or TVs and toasters. However, beyond those front doors you will find manufacturing equipment equal to the state-of -the-art precision machine shop at LCTI.
Highly skilled technicians such as machinists and tool and die makers help design and make parts for manufacturing. Most plants are very clean and air-conditioned, and use modern computerized machines to make precision parts.
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What Do Our Students Say About This Class?
Most students don't know anything about precision machining, but when they try our three week exploratory class, they enjoy the experience so much that they decide to specialize in this field.
Student Comments:
- Josh Perry - "This class is lots of fun. You are always learning something new because the machines are always changing and improving."
- Clint Reinhart - "It's a never-ending class that keeps getting more high-tech and interesting all the time."
- Ryan Fister - "It's a very interesting class because you make new, challenging things every day with hands-on experience and independent work."
- Jason Shoemaker - "Machining is about making goals for yourself and proceeding with new and more difficult projects. The more goals and projects you get done, the more you learn."
- Dave Pursel - "I like machining because it is hands-on and you always learn about new machines. You can continue your education at college if you like."
- Jamie Scanlon - "I learned responsibility by working independently on machines that costs thousands of dollars."
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