[Mazaholic]

As far as CNC lathes,the one thing that all operators should be wary of is loose jaws or broken master jaws.

We have a Mori CL-25.
We were ID chucking a fairly large part,the master jaw was cracked.
When the master jaw finaly let go,the jaw and part hit the door and knocked the door completely off the machine.
Incidents like that are rare,but should be a mental note when inspecting a machine during setup.

[joecnc1234]

Holy crap switcher,
Did you make that up? LMAO

[joecnc1234]

And I thought I was being a little bit cynical!

[Switcher]

I take it, you followed that link.

I didn't make that up.

Can you believe an instructor, teaching a class about a subject they don't have a clue about (bet that's never happend before)?



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[joecnc1234]

The problem is unfortunately you need a teaching certificate to teach at a cc. If they let someone who knew something in (Which most of us don't have a certificate or even a bachelors degree) to teach these kids we would have a better chance of teaching these people the skills necessary to be productive and then we could choose from those that wanted to succeed and learn how to be the best they can be.

[joecnc1234]

The problem I have is I know the dean of machine tool technology at my local cc, and he hasn't been in a machine shop in 20 years. I'm sure he reads up on modern machining practices but he has no viable skills in the trade today.
Joe

[psiwaterjet]

Thank you for all the input. It is very helpful.

[Sprew]

The problem I have is I know the dean of machine tool technology at my local cc, and he hasn't been in a machine shop in 20 years. I'm sure he reads up on modern machining practices but he has no viable skills in the trade today.
Joe

Ok Joe,
What characteristics do you think appropriate for a machine tool technology instructor?

What would the education environment consist of?

What level of expertise is realistically achievable?

What should they be learning to compete in today’s job market?

Do “kids” make up the general trade school population?

And just to lend credence:

What formal machine tool education have you had?

What is your formal teaching experience?

How many trade schools have you visited?

I appreciate your comments,

Thanks
Mike