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TRAINING VIDEOS

Here you’ll find a complete and interactive guide to equipment use, workflows, and safety basics before operating any machine in the lab. These videos provide step-by-step instructions, highlight best practices, and help you become familiar with the tools and processes you’ll be using.

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  • Cutting Stock on Bandsaw

    Cutting Stock on Bandsaw

    In this video, Bob, the MECE lab manager, goes over how to safely operate the bandsaw in the MECE shop to cut out acrylic blocks.
  • Fusion360 CAM Instructions for Left Link

    Fusion360 CAM Instructions for Left Link

    In this video, Bob goes through the steps needed to generate g-code using Fusion 360 CAM for the left link.

  • SolidWorks CAM Instructions for Right Link

    SolidWorks CAM Instructions for Right Link

    In this video, we go through the steps needed to generate g-code using SolidWorks CAM for the right link, one of the parts needed to finish the Intro to Machining project.

  • Milling Out Links

    Milling Out Links

    This video shows all the steps needed to mill out one of the links for your Intro to Machining project. Bob carefully shows you how to setup up for this machining process.

  • CAM Instructions for Left Block

    CAM Instructions for Left Block

    In this video, we go through the steps needed to generate multi-tool g-code using SolidWorks CAM for the left block of the scissor jack project. Generating g-code for the right block is very similar, but it does require a different sized drill.
  • Milling Out Left Block

    Milling Out Left Block

    This video shows all the steps needed to mill out the left block for your scissor jack project. Bob walks us through the following steps needed to create these pieces: cutting out stock material, squaring, using conversational programing, running G-code for the slots and top hole, and finally, tapping a hole correctly. Follow along to create your left block!

    Note: The right block has a different sized hole on the top face & requires a different program and drill.

  • TRAK 1630RX Lathe Overview

    TRAK 1630RX Lathe Overview

    In this video, TA Claudio introduces the TRAK 1630RX lathe. This video focus on common lathe terminology and a high-level overview of operator and touch screen controls.

  • TRAK 1630RX Lathe: Brass Rod

    TRAK 1630RX Lathe: Brass Rod

    In this video, TA Claudio walks us through the process of using the collet closer, using DRO mode and its functions, and machining the brass rod needed to complete the car jack project for MECE E1008 Intro to Machining.

  • TRAK 1630RX Lathe: Aluminum Endcap

    TRAK 1630RX Lathe: Aluminum Endcap

    In this video, TA Claudio walks us through using the 3-jaw chuck lathe, DRO mode, and its functions, and machining the aluminum end cap needed to complete the car jack project for MECE E1008 Intro to Machining.

  • TRAK1630 RX Lathe: Parting Operation

    TRAK1630 RX Lathe: Parting Operation

    In this video, TA Claudio walks us through the processes of setting up and using a parting tool.

  • Boss Laser LS-2440 Laser Cutter Overview

    Boss Laser LS-2440 Laser Cutter Overview

    In this video, Daniela gives a brief explanation of how a laser cutter works and discusses safety considerations when using one. TA Claudio then dives into a tutorial on using the software Lightburn and the laser cutter itself to create a keychain medallion.