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Automation Robotics & Manufacturing

El Camino College
Automation Robotics & Manufacturing Lab

Renovation News:
ARM Lab Relocates to Bacement of Communications Building   24 individual CNC Lathe/Mill workstations have been purchased.  The next year-and-a-half will emphasize advanced technologies and an increase in hands-on CAD/CAM to Machine experience.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME Club

Next Meeting:
Wednesday December 5
4:45 MCS Basement Room 4  El Camino Campus

Topic:
Inventor to Rapid Prototype Printing on the Makerbot Replicator with Functional Demonstration and Discussion

Also:
How to get AutoDesk Inventor for Free

Fall 2012 Class Schedule & Descriptions
Apply and Register in advance if you want in.

 

  • Nationally recognized NIMS testing program.
  • College-Level Associates Degree or Vocational Certifications starting with as few as 4 classes.
  • Courses are open to Full-Time and Part-Time students.
  • Ages range from High-School students to Retired Engineers.  High-School Tuition Waiver available.
  • Tuition is $26/Credit per-Semester.  Most classes cost $78-$104 (+ $35 Parking Permit & $17 Health Fee)
  • Integrate Machine Tech, Automation, Engineering, and Design to develop a wide spectrum of skills.

Data-Point Cloud captured by Laser-Scanner 3D CAD Inventor Drawing Ready for Rapid Prototype Printer

Machine Tool Tech Official Class Descriptions

NEWLY ADDED - Space Available
ETEC 16 - Computer Integrated Mfg.
Hands-on experience in a variety of manufacturing techniques including CAD/CAM Design, CNC Mill/Lathe, Robotics, Injection Molding, Lasers.
Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 11:20

Spring Term:  February 9 - June 7, 2013  
MTT 101abcd -
Intro to Conventional & CNC Machining: Mon/Wed Morning or Tues/Thurs Evening

MTT 103 -  Conventional/CNC Turning: Tues/Thurs Morning

 
EDM... there's a lot going on under the surface.  MTT-107 Advanced Manufacturing Practices: Take 46 or 101 prep classes before 107 is offered next!MTT 105 Conventional and CNC Milling Machine:   Mon/Wed Evening

MTT 46 Basic Machine Tool Operations (Mill/Lathe): Saturday

MTT 10A -  Intro to CAD/CAM: Thurs Evening

MTT 10J - Numerical Control Graphics Programming (MasterCam)  Tues Evenings

MTT 40Machine Shop Calculations Tues Evenings

Computer Aided Design Classes
Many Weekday & Saturday Classes Offered.
Search and Register for El Camino Classes

The application process is easy but takes time.  El Camino College requires online registration. The Registration Office will not answer the phone or return calls!

Taking CNC to the next level!

Free RobotAssist Modeling SoftwareMTT Tech.. Check out the rapid prototype equipment!

    

Contact Professor Ed Hofmann
310-660-3593 x3292
hhofmann@elcamino.edu

Top of Page

ETEC-16: Conversational CNC on the Kent Mill
Setups Page:
Kent Acu-Rite CNC/Conversational Programming

Manufacturing Print Reading

MTT-40 Machine Shop Calculations

Safety-Glasses: Because we like to see.

Tools I Use
These are good calipers that take a beating.  Shipping discount on multiples.

CLOSED-TOE SHOES:
Heavy Boots are better than flip-flops when metal drops.

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El Camino College Machine Shop & Admin. 

Registration & Directions

  1. One mile East of the 405 FW
  2. In the basement of the Math/Computer/ Sciences "MCS" building.
  3. On-line application and registration required!  It takes a day or two.
  4. Once registered, you will be given a Registration Appointment. You can register online any time after your "appointment" date.
  5. Detailed Campus Map pdf
In The Shop
Lathe Control Cheat-Sheet
Turning Machines.  Make them work... The Buttons You Push!!!

MTT & ETEC Prof Eric Carlson... takes the lead in a Robotic Arms Race!

Z-Corp Rapid Prototype Mold Making Machine
ZCorp Spectrum Z510.  Design it, load it, pour it, prototype.


SolidWorks - Use your Student ID for Student pricing on CAD software.

Gas welding in the summer metals class.

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