Advanced Tool Training Request

Advanced Tool Training Request

Generator regularly schedules tool trainings in each of its six shop areas. However, there are some trainings that are not as popular and therefore do not get pre-scheduled. The majority of these trainings have a prerequisite and entail more specialized and technical knowledge. Because of this, they can have varying requirements. Select the shop you want to learn more about by clicking it below. You will find more information about the various trainings in each.

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Which Tool Training(s) are you interested in signing up for? (Please ensure you review the details for each of your selections below)*

TIG Welder:

This class provides instruction on welding safety, machine setup and settings, basic welding practices (tack, t-joint and butt-joint or v-groove) and troubleshooting.

5 Hours over 2 sessions
$200 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Kait Enos

MIG Welder:

This class provides instruction on welding safety, machine setup and settings, basic welding practices (tack, t-joint and butt-joint or v-groove) and troubleshooting.

2.5 Hours
$175 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Alex Hahal/Emma Garvey

Oxy-Acetylene Torch:

Learn safety procedures, setup, shutdown, basic maintenance and operations of an Oxygen Acetylene Torch. In addition, we will go over various gauge settings and basic use of torch welding tips, cutting extension and rose bud. There will be time at the end of class to practice techniques.

2.5 Hours
$175 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Fletcher Pratt

CNC Plasma:

This class provides basic safety & operations training on the CNC plasma cutter. Students will learn CNC and plasma safety, machine setup, and job setup, troubleshooting steps, tool maintenance, and tricks for cutting up to ½” metals. By the end of class, students will take home a hefty steel Vermont bottle opener.

Students should have working knowledge of software capable of .DXF export, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Solidworks, Fusion360, etc.

2.5 Hours
$175 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Alex Hahl

Vertical Mill:

This class will cover the basic operational procedures of a vertical milling machine. Topics covered will be safety, work holding, tool selection, and calculation of cutting speeds.

Two, 2-hour sessions
$195 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Greg Kuchyt

Machine Lathe:

This class will cover the basic operational procedures of an engine lathe. We'll cover safety, work holding, tool selection, and calculation of cutting speeds.

Two, 2-hour sessions
$195 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: Metal Shop Training
Instructor: Greg Kuchyt

Wood Lathe:

This class provides basic safety and operations training on the Rockwell Delta Wood Lathe, including:
-Techniques for the spindle gouge, roughing gouge, and scraper
-Introduction to advanced tools including the skew chisel and bowl gouge
-Machine maintenance and tool sharpening

2.5 Hours
$145 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: Wood Shop Training
Instructor: Sam Schuster/Clay Mohr

Laguna CNC Router:

In this training, you'll use a powerful CNC router to make a sculptural object from plywood. You'll learn the basics of CNC machine safety and standard operation as well as the basics Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and G-code through Fusion 360. It is highly recommened that students have a background knowdge in Camputer Aided Design (CAD), specifically with Fusion 360 before taking this training.

7.5 Hours over three sessions (with a 1-hour pre-watch video)
$475 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: Wood Shop Training
Instructors: Casey Thomas

4 Axis CNC:

There are endless industrial and creative applications for a 4-axis mill, such as product prototypes, replacement parts, 3D art, sculptures, figurines, and more. This class covers the safety and basic operations of our Roland 4-axis milling machine. Students will learn to Convert an STL file to be used in Roland's SRP Player software. Import a file into the machine and run a print job, Learn about a variety of materials for use on the machine (plastics, woods, ABS, acrylics and more), and how to size the uncut material before running your job. As well as Learn to clean and maintain the machine

4 Hours
$110 (Includes materials)
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Hayes

For each of the trainings you requested above, please elaborate on your experience with the tool (if any) and also what your goals are in learning it (e.g. projects you'll be working on, specific skills, etc.)?*

Have you taken the prerequisite metal shop tool training?*

YesNo

Have you taken the prerequisite wood shop tool training?*

YesNo

If you have not complted the prerequisite, you need to at least be registered for it.

Please include the date you are registered for below. Please note that failure to complete the prerequisite at the below date will mean your requested training could be cancelled.

If you still need a prerequisite, find future dates and register for those trainings here: generatorvt.com/events/#!calendar

Date Prerequisite Wood Shop Training Will Be Taken*

Date

Date Prerequisite Metal Shop Training Will Be Taken*

Date

When are you available to complete your the training(s)?*

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
9am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm

Please note: trainings typically run in the evening hours, in order to accommodate others who may register and instructors are not necessarily available at all of these days & times.

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After recieving this form, Generator staff will reach out to our instructors to begin the scheduling process. Please note: It can take up to 3-4 weeks from the time we recieve your request to the training date. After being scheduled, trainings will be listed on our website and opened to the wider Generator community. This means it will not necessarily be a one-on-one training.