A small machine shop business can do general metal repair work or it can design prototype pieces for special orders. As the owner you decide what type of work you want to do and then figure out a way ...

CNC machining operations generate a significant amount of noise. It’s a consequence of machines operating as they are meant to do. However, excessive noise levels present serious health risks for ...

The hazards associated with shop areas require special safety considerations. The potential for personal injury is significant whether you work in a machine shop, vehicle repair, electrical, or ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...

Grinders, sanders and other powered hand tools may send pieces of material flying or cause sparks — all dangerous to workers without the proper skin, face and eye protection. Machining and ...

The Machine Shop is filled with tools to support class projects. In their first semester, students taking Manufacturing Processes (MFET-120) learn to safely operate each machine tool and its ...

I entered the Army in 1988 as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 44E (machinist) under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program. Since I had received industry standard manual machinist training, ...

The Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology maintains a machine shop with comprehensive facilities available to Michigan Tech students. The shop also offers machining and ...