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Manual Precision Metal Machining

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM (ET)

Somerville, MA

Manual Precision Metal Machining

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Remaining Sales End Price Fee Quantity
General Admission   more info Sold Out Ended $200.00 $5.99

Event Details

Class Description:

This class is an introduction to the use of two bedrocks of any metalworking machine shop, the milling machine and engine lathe. Milling machines are used to create metal parts in Cartesian (X, Y, Z) components such as gearboxes and engineblocks, and engine lathes are used to create axially symmetric components like shafts and bolts. Both machines are used by machine shops the world over to create parts with typical tolerances of +/- .002", and anyone considering machining as a vocation must be well-trained on both.

Purchasing admission to this class also admits students to the Artisan's Asylum Metalworking theme night (Saturdays, 5 PM-10 PM), where students will be able to practice their newfound skils with experienced instructors on-hand to answer questions and help students with projects.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to introduce students to safe and accurate manual machining practices, getting them to the point where they can safely use the Asylum milling machines and engine lathes.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will purchase inexpensive raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Christian Weagle

Christian

 

Christian believes that Keats -almost- got it right: "A thing of 8-1-1(ELI) Titanium with a TIR of 0.0002 and a surface finish of 16uinches (Ra) is a joy forever."

He wasn't always this way - but years behind a computer have led him to appreciate the simple but intense pleasure of making a fine, precise artifact by application of skill.  Currently active in the robotics R&D field, Christian uses his skills as a machinist and mechanic as a compliment to his nominal career as an electrical engineer.

 

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/11/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/18/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 10/2/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 10/9/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

NOTE: Last class session skips Saturday, September 25th and resumes on October 2nd.

When & Where



Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street
561 Windsor St, Unit A306
Somerville, MA 02143

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM - Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM (ET)


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Artisan's Asylum, Inc.



Artisan's Asylum is a community fabrication and makerspace near Union Square, Somerville MA, that is dedicated to making creativity a way of life. It does this by maintaining a community workshop, training its members in the use of all of its professional-grade equipment, and hosting events promoting the learning and practicing of craft and creative expression.