Programs: Precision Metals

Auto Technology I with Precision Metals

Auto Technology I with Precision Metalworking is a two-year program developed to instruct students in a modern day machine, tool and die shop. The program emphasizes how tool and die and the automotive fields work together offering a greater opportunity for the student.

Students undertaking this course are offered an opportunity for dual credit through Kankakee Community College giving them an additional step toward their college or vocational education.

Not only will the student learn how to read blueprints, they will also learn how to layout the blueprint information onto steel stock and produce a project that reflects the use of the tools the machinist will use such as micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, and the more common tools like vises, wrenches, hammers, steel rules and others.

Auto Technology I is taught along with metals in order to provide a greater range of knowledge of auto repair, utilizing basic principles of metalworking along with engines, tires, suspension, brakes and maintenance such as lube, oil and filter.

Precision Metalworking is for the clear minded student with a good work ethic, who will follow through from an idea to a finished project - a project which is done in close tolerance with its blueprint.

In the first year, projects will consist of C-clamps, hammers, parallels, etc. Second year will be crank-type projects with various moving parts required to be made and put together, and the student's choice of three different air engines.

Automotive work will be with actual automobiles, using parts to demonstrate repair and installation. Students also will receive instruction in various aspects of owning their auto repair business and customer relations.

Students are well prepared for Auto II and will be well on their way to a well-paying career in the auto and metals field.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Precision metalworking students should enjoy working with their hands. They should take pride in their work and be willing to accept a challenge and see a job through. They should have good math base and be willing to work with a great amount of accuracy. In addition, precision metalworking will strengthen:

- - - - Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from blueprints & drawings
      - Good eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills
      - Ability to do precise work accurately
      - Ability to make decisions using facts.