Computer Aided Machining

Instructor:  Mr. Shumate

 

	Computer Assisted Manufacturing and Machining at Harford Technical High School is a three year program. In grade ten students will have the opportunity to take related courses in fabrication. In the senior year, students may participate in the Cooperative Work Experience Program. Computer Assisted Manufacturing and Machining provides a broad base of experience in manufacturing and machining so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include machining, tool and die making, precision machining, metal forming, manufacturing, production work, and industrial maintenance. Graduates successfully completing the program have an advantage over non-technical high school students. Students have the beginning of a skill that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, as well as preparing them for higher education if they so desire. Students may enter two or four year college programs seeking degrees in mechanical or industrial engineering. Graduates may also choose to enter a four or five year apprenticeship program. M.S. Willet, Ward Machinery, Clorox Products Manufacturing, Best Manufacturing, Parkwood Machine, Cytec, Suburban Tool, Diversified Machine, Bottcher, ASI Design and Manufacturing, Harford Machine Shop, Marcraft, B&B Precision Wire, Metal Refinishing, Moxley's, and Black and Decker are just a few of the area businesses where students may find employment. Successful students in the program possess excellent math skills in whole numbers, fractions, decimals (four places), basic algebra, geometry, and some trigonometry. Students also exhibit attention to detail, are precise and accurate, and have the ability to work and communicate with others.