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Tech center students and local company join forces
Somerset County Technology Center carpentry students are getting a foot up on the latest in popular technology and future jobs.
They are working with a CNC router to build items such as computer stands for various industries.
Even though the CNC router system has been around for a while, its popularity is rapidly growing, instructor Tim Bittner said.
“The CNC router helps us to work with industry to create component parts for products that will be shipped all around the world,” Bittner said. “It is a good opportunity for the students to do work on the CNC and work with industry. It also gives the students an opportunity to gain employment in those industries because they know how to operate the CNC router.”
The routers offer the ability to create complex shapes that would take a skilled craftsman much longer. A CNC machine, or Computer Numerically Controlled system, uses computer software and CNC controller electronics to drive a mechanical system.
A CNC router can move and cut in three directions in near perfect unison, giving this machine the capability of carving complex shapes. Most designs start in a digital format. Software converts a 3D or 2D digital image into a tool path code. The computer then converts these commands into a digital signal for the cut.
Tony Zimmer, plant manager at Solitex Surfaces in Boswell, said the partnership between his company and the center is a win-win situation.
“Originally we provided scrap pieces to the school for the students to learn how to use the machine. Then our machine wasn’t quite operational so we called them,” he said.
That work turned into a bigger exchange.
“We provided the material for countertops (for the modular homes the center’s students build) and also sent guys out to show the kids how to install it,” he said. “It’s a pleasure working with Tim. He knows what is needed.”
Zimmer said his company is looking to grow and create new jobs and this is an opportunity for the students to consider for future employment.
“This gives us a chance as a business to give something back,” he said.
http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/05/13/news/local/news183.txt
They are working with a CNC router to build items such as computer stands for various industries.
Even though the CNC router system has been around for a while, its popularity is rapidly growing, instructor Tim Bittner said.
“The CNC router helps us to work with industry to create component parts for products that will be shipped all around the world,” Bittner said. “It is a good opportunity for the students to do work on the CNC and work with industry. It also gives the students an opportunity to gain employment in those industries because they know how to operate the CNC router.”
The routers offer the ability to create complex shapes that would take a skilled craftsman much longer. A CNC machine, or Computer Numerically Controlled system, uses computer software and CNC controller electronics to drive a mechanical system.
A CNC router can move and cut in three directions in near perfect unison, giving this machine the capability of carving complex shapes. Most designs start in a digital format. Software converts a 3D or 2D digital image into a tool path code. The computer then converts these commands into a digital signal for the cut.
Tony Zimmer, plant manager at Solitex Surfaces in Boswell, said the partnership between his company and the center is a win-win situation.
“Originally we provided scrap pieces to the school for the students to learn how to use the machine. Then our machine wasn’t quite operational so we called them,” he said.
That work turned into a bigger exchange.
“We provided the material for countertops (for the modular homes the center’s students build) and also sent guys out to show the kids how to install it,” he said. “It’s a pleasure working with Tim. He knows what is needed.”
Zimmer said his company is looking to grow and create new jobs and this is an opportunity for the students to consider for future employment.
“This gives us a chance as a business to give something back,” he said.
http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/05/13/news/local/news183.txt
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