RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Old dog, new tricks

Check to see if there is a good local Community College in your area.

I have Bellingham (WA) Technical College and they have a machining program
with emphasis in traditional techniques and CNC.

The nine months that I spent there has paid off immeasurably.

Dave

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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Old dog, new tricks
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> Hi Guys,
> After a couple decades doing electrical/avionics work on
> airplanes I'm thinking about changing careers. I've long been
> fascinated by machine tools and factory automation, and may
> have an opportunity to take on a project that would require
> me to get up to speed quickly on g-code and ladder logic
> programming and all the associated machine interfaces.
> I'm pretty well versed in electrical/electronic basics and
> have done some basic programming. Also have a hobby CNC mill
> and lathe, and have a rudimentary understanding of machine
> tool operation.
> I'd like eventually to develop marketable expertise in
> designing, building, and programming custom production machinery.
> I know that covers a lot of ground, but can anyone suggest a
> good primer, online school, or any other ideas to help get me
> going in the right direction?
> Thanks,
> Jim McMillan
>
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