Creating with Machines

Cut real stock to length with confidence. In this hands-on section, you’ll make precise cuts in a metal bar. Learn how to place your workpiece, cut safely, and prepare materials for downstream operations.

Take the next step by clamping real workpieces and machining them to shape. In this hands-on section, you’ll cut metal to produce precise features.

Shape raw stock into finished parts through real cutting operations. In this practical section, you’ll perform precision turning on metal workpieces to achieve accurate features like knurled surfaces and grooves. Learn how to control depth of cut, achieve tolerances, and verify your work with measuring tools.

Put theory into practice as you drill into materials. In this section, you’ll perform operations on real workpieces. Learn how to position holes precisely, manage cutting depth, and produce consistent, high-quality results with every cut.