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f. Plane geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem. Geometry is the second key to <br /> success in machinist training. Geometry is the most important of the math skills and is <br /> essential for reading and understanding shop drawings and blueprints. <br /> g. Trigonometry is the final key to success in being successful in the machine tool <br /> industry.You will learn how to calculate angles, find the length of triangle sides and do <br /> mathematics required to operate CNC machines. <br /> Blueprint Reading <br /> (The language of the machine shops and manufacturing): <br /> a. Basic types of blueprint lines and their applications <br /> b. Setup and arrangement of the drawing views. <br /> c. Finding missing views and lines. <br /> d. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingfor interpretation of drawing dimensions. <br /> e. Reading part and assembly drawings to be able to find dimensions required to machine <br /> Shop Theory: <br /> a. Safety First rules and requirements are stressed from the first day of class.You are <br /> taught method of handling sharp tools, lifting material, working on drill presses, operating <br /> lathes and milling machines. <br /> b. Machine operation theory, which will include spindle speeds and machine feeds for <br /> various materials. <br /> c. Threading and the thread forms used in the manufacturing industries. <br /> d. Tooling and Fixturing used in the machine shop. <br /> e. Materials used in manufacturing and the machining characteristics of the materials. <br /> Computer Numerical Control: <br /> a. Basic codes and commands for operation of the CNC equipment. <br /> b. Programming examples and lessons on how to program and understand the <br /> programming commands. <br /> c. Machine startup and setup procedures, both Milling machines and lathes. <br />