Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has partnered with Davis Technical College, a public technical college in Kaysville, Utah, to provide CNC machining students on-site access to co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and other Renishaw equipment to measure components.

For more than 30 years, Davis Tech trained thousands of students for a career in industry. Through its partnerships, Davis Tech engages industry, educational and community members to provide shared opportunities for all. Courses include automation and robotics, CNC machining and manufacturing technology.

Renishaw's US subsidiary also committed expertise to the program. Renishaw Inc.'s Steven Fisher and Devon King are program liaisons and two Renishaw engineers are available for demo support and assistance. Students learn part measurement on Renishaw Equator gaging systems, part variation using a 5-axis Revo CMM measuring system, conducting machine health checks using the QC20-W wireless ball bar system and how to set up machines with Renishaw machine tool probes and styli.

"We see the importance of addressing the manufacturing skills gap and this is a natural way for us to get involved," said Steven Fisher, district sales manager, Renishaw. "We consider this a further advancement of similar programs across the United States."

Students will design, build, test, and troubleshoot automated technology. The program offers hands-on learning to prepare students to meet industry needs in fields such as automation and solar energy systems, as well as other forms of alternative energy

Students enrolled in the CNC Machining program use industry standard tools, equipment, and procedures, the same as entry-level machinists. Students study blueprint reading, sketching, part design, CNC operation and CNC programming. The program offers training in lathe, mill, and drill press, as well as related skills in mathematics, use of precision measuring tools and mechanical inspection methods to produce precision parts with extremely close tolerances.

The Manufacturing Technology program prepares students for high-tech manufacturing careers. In addition to learning how to produce industrial products, students get hands-on experience in automation, robotics, composite materials technology, plastic injection molding and welding. Students also learn basic computer-controlled machine operation and maintenance.

For more information about Renishaw's precision measurement equipment, visit www.renishaw.com/en/data-driven-manufacturing.

For information on the Davis Tech facility, please visit www.davistech.edu.