Are there any courses that let you have hands-on experience with the CNC machines in Park Shops? I have used CNC machines in the past (a mill and a lathe), but not the ones in Park Shops.

7/17/2007 6:20:49 PM

Have you checked out the Wood Products (WPS course listings) classes? Their Wood Products Extension group just put on a CNC class for H.S. Shop teachers.

7/17/2007 8:07:28 PM

^ where can i find that?

7/17/2007 9:53:07 PM

I couldn't tell from the course listings which ones let you use specific types of equipment. But Dr. Perry Peralta (perry_peralta@ncsu.edu) is the undergraduate coordinator. I'm sure if you tell him your interest and what you're looking for he might be able to recommend a class.

http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/dir_WPS.html

http://natural-resources.ncsu.edu/wps/pp/Students/studenthome.htm

All classes/machining is housed in Hodges Wood Laboratory (near corner of Western/Dan Allen)

7/18/2007 12:07:36 PM

I would contact Dr. Gracious Ngaile in the MAE dept. he is all about that stuff, I highly recommend him

7/18/2007 8:08:06 PM