think[box] Fabrication Training: December
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The fabrication floor at think[box] offers machine training daily from 9:15 am-11:15 am. These trainings are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis via RSVP on-campus groups. New training slots for each month will become available on the last Friday prior to the new month. We look forward to seeing you in think[box]!
Agenda
Past Events
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The OMAX 5555 Jetmachining Center is a precision abrasive jet machining tool.
Acceptable Materials
Metal
Glass (No Tempered Glass)
Plastic
Wood
Ceramics
Stone
Composites
For more information regarding machining capabilities consult the Machine Capabilities document.
Cutting parts on the OMAX 5555 is a three step process;
Drawing and toolpath generation
Machine setup
Cutting
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill is the original milling, drilling, and boring machine. The Bridgeport Series I Knee Mill is the most popular mill ever made with over 370,000 machines built over the past 70-plus years.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This choose your own adventure style training offers individuals a variety of machines and tools to pick from that would best suit their current project or fabrication needs. One tool that requires a prerequisite is Mill training, please sign up for drill press training first. The training(s) will last anywhere from .5 to 2 hours depending on the tool/machine so fill your slot accordingly.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The lathe is an extremely versatile machine tool. Typically a fixed tool is traversed around a rotating part to produce solids of revolution in an operation called turning. Other shapes, including rectangular/polygonal prisms and parts with eccentricity, can be turned on a lathe.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The Laguna training covers file setup and machine operation for the Laguna, and should also include informing users of our policies regarding the spindle key and reserving time on the machine.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to know the basics of drilling and tapping at think[box].
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Grind training is meant to give a basic introduction to the sanding and grinding equipment at think[box], but does not include machines such as the thickness sander. This is the shortest training offered and will likely take between thirty and forty-five minutes to complete. This training is paired with saw which covers the use of the saws in both the wood and metal shops
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Jointing and planning are woodworking processes that create dimensional lumber. Dimensional lumber is defined as pieces of wood with all adjacent faces 90 degrees away from each other, and with all opposing faces parallel to each other.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
This choose your own adventure style training offers individuals a variety of machines and tools to pick from that would best suit their current project or fabrication needs. One tool that requires a prerequisite is Mill training, please sign up for drill press training first. The training(s) will last anywhere from .5 to 2 hours depending on the tool/machine so fill your slot accordingly.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The OMAX 5555 Jetmachining Center is a precision abrasive jet machining tool.
Acceptable Materials
Metal
Glass (No Tempered Glass)
Plastic
Wood
Ceramics
Stone
Composites
For more information regarding machining capabilities consult the Machine Capabilities document.
Cutting parts on the OMAX 5555 is a three step process;
Drawing and toolpath generation
Machine setup
Cutting
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill is the original milling, drilling, and boring machine. The Bridgeport Series I Knee Mill is the most popular mill ever made with over 370,000 machines built over the past 70-plus years.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This choose your own adventure style training offers individuals a variety of machines and tools to pick from that would best suit their current project or fabrication needs. One tool that requires a prerequisite is Mill training, please sign up for drill press training first. The training(s) will last anywhere from .5 to 2 hours depending on the tool/machine so fill your slot accordingly.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The lathe is an extremely versatile machine tool. Typically a fixed tool is traversed around a rotating part to produce solids of revolution in an operation called turning. Other shapes, including rectangular/polygonal prisms and parts with eccentricity, can be turned on a lathe.
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
The Laguna training covers file setup and machine operation for the Laguna, and should also include informing users of our policies regarding the spindle key and reserving time on the machine.