Creating with Machines
Develop skills in designing and crafting entire products step by step, mastering the use of 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.
The Belt and Disc Sander allows for light removal of material from a workpiece.
Do the Belt and Disc Sander Certification Test
Do the Belt and Disc Sander Certification Test
The Vertical Bandsaw can be used to cut softer materials, like wood and plastic.
Do the Wood Vertical Bandsaw Certification Test
Do the Wood Vertical Bandsaw Certification Test
Creating with the Lathe (Coming Soon)
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.
Creating with the Drill Press (Coming Soon)
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.
