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Machining

This program is designed to prepare students for the NIMS Certification test. The curriculum covers the operation of drill presses, metal-cutting saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders, focusing on precision and efficiency. Students will learn to produce precision parts using appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling.

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Begin Your Journey

  • Prepare for the NIMS Certification examination.
  • Receive practical, hands-on training from experienced machinists.
  • Apply skills and techniques classroom-taught to real-world practical exercises.

Machinists are in high demand, both locally and nationally. Sandhills has strong relationships with local machinist companies, manufacturers, and many other local industries employ machinists and recruit from our classes. Explore a career in machining. 

Estimated expenses per course. 

ITEM COST
Registration $262.50
Textbooks $100.00-$120.00

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Prerequisite: None 
Corequisite: None

Designed to help individuals meet entry-level requirements for machining employment. Instruction includes the operation of drill presses, metal-cutting saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Students will produce precision parts utilizing appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling. This course prepares students to take the NIMS Certification test.

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Prerequisite: None 
Corequisite: None

Learn the fundamentals of computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Instruction emphasizes blueprint reading, basic mathematics, quality assurance, and the setup and operation of automated machining equipment. Students will learn computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) practices and utilize CAD and CAM software to prepare parts for manufacturing.

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Prerequisite: None 
Corequisite: None

Gain the basic skills required to work in manufacturing. This course will help you learn the roles of productivity, design, process planning and 13 different manufacturing processes, and discover how performances measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations. CEU: 2.4

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Contact

Tess Regan, Program Coordinator
108 Palmers Trades
(910) 246-4117
regant@sandhills.edu

Jared Little, Program Director
201 Palmer Annex Building B
(910) 695-3925
littlej@sandhills.edu

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