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MTECS 128 - Personal Manufacturing Technology

Credits 1
This class is an overview of PC-based small manufacturing machines and software that is available to entrepreneurs, inventors and hobbyists. Learn what is available, how it works, and how much it costs to get started. Covered technologies include CNC routers, mills, plasma cutters and lathes. Other technologies such as plastic molding, forming, composites, welding and plating will also be discussed. Machines like this are used to create decorative art, musical instruments, radio control car parts, inventions and anything else you can dream up. MACH 3 and Bobcad Cam will be discussed. Learn how to get started in small scale manufacturing.