RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Old dog, new tricks

Also, the program at BTC is a precision machining program that runs two to
three years. I met with the instructor before the semester and asked if I
could put together a custom program and he said sure. He had me sharpening
lathe bits, melting machinable wax, cleaning up, etc... for the first week
or so but once he saw that I knew my way around a shop, he started me in on
some very intensive G Code classes.

Spent the first month just generating two-dimensional G Code by hand and his
plans always left out some dimensions -- trig was needed to complete the
exercise.

A very grueling and very fun time! My Mom's health crashed nine months into
the year so I had to drop out but planning to start again this fall. They
also have a small foundry and want to learn that too...

Dave

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of marvfrankel
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:12 AM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Old dog, new tricks
>
> Jim,
> Dave is right about Community Colleges. We have such a
> program available at El Camino College in this area. You
> might be able to get more help if we knew where you're located.
>
> Marv Frankel
> Los Angeles
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Halliday"
> <dh@...> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of luv2bsailin
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:40 PM
> > > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Old dog, new tricks
> > >
> > > 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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