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New to the trade and in a metric shop: Are metric measuring tools by best bet?
And now...I also realize there are in fact a lot of higher end options, as I peruse MSC. -
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New to the trade and in a metric shop: Are metric measuring tools by best bet?
Wow, a lot if great info, thanks all. Ironically enough, I think the one tool I have decided on is the Digital 6" Mito calipers, as it seems like a no-brainer. If I want to see a dial spin I have the imperial caliper I have been using. One thing I did not realize is that there do not seem to... -
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New to the trade and in a metric shop: Are metric measuring tools by best bet?
Hey all. As stated, just got entry level position as a manual machinist and I need some of my own measuring tools. We work primarily with metric prints. Although I can and do covert to inches, I am debating if working and measuring straight metric would be in my best interest: Less chance to... -
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NewB Q...Calipers:6" or8". Thumbwheel or no...
Hey all, So at the ripe age of 35 I have gotten my first job at a machine shop. While I have a ways to go as far as finding out what tools I will need, it seems calipers are without a doubt the first in order I am currently a "floater";helping out the foreman get work done on various... -
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Community College programs for machining
Thanks for all the replies and sorry for delay in response. As for the CC to 4 year engineer transfer, I have spoken to the different schools and departments and either way I slice it is 3 semesters at my CC then 4 full (12-14 credit hours per semester, roughly) years at the 4 year. Could be... -
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Community College programs for machining
Hey all, If looking to get into the trade, would you recommend a 2 year/4 semester program at a community college or look into entry level work at a shop and letting my intention to advance be known from the get-go? From what I know of the trade, I think I would ultimately like to work tool... -
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34 years old and wanting to learn the trade: worth it?
And just to sum it up... It seems like the ideal would be get on a track to learn program CNC and be a rockstar with CAD/CAM. It seems like from further research I have done the best CNC programers are also pretty darn good manual machinists. Additionally, with regards to CNC, it seems like a... -
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34 years old and wanting to learn the trade: worth it?
Regarding this, would these be things I would be wanting to learn in a tech college program or is this what i would be looking to learn on job. Or both? Thanks -
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34 years old and wanting to learn the trade: worth it?
Thanks everyone for all the insight. For what it is worth, the 44 bikes link is pretty much my "ideal" life (although I would be looking to do full-suspension bikes...I like shocks) for me (as is this...Frank The Welder | Frank Wadelton ? Bicycle Fabrication). Lots of great advice and it is... -
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34 years old and wanting to learn the trade: worth it?
Hey all, and turning 34 this week and smack in the middle of my fifth try at academia. Starting to think I should accept that the traditional college route may just not be for me.The college that I am enrolled in has a machining program and the shop room seems way more appealing to me in the...