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Download full textRoberts, Keith J. – 1984
Building on previous research on the future skill needs of workers in southeastern Wisconsin, a study was conducted at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to gather information on the machine tool industry in the Milwaukee area. Interviews were conducted by MATC Machine Shop and Tool and Die faculty with representatives from 135 machine shops,…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections
Peer reviewedChen, Jacob C.; Chen, Joseph C. – Journal of Technology Studies, 2004
A major goal of the manufacturing industry is increasing product quality. The quality of a product is strongly associated with the condition of the cutting tool that produced it. Catching poor tool conditions early in the production will help reduce defects. However, with current CNC technology, manufacturers still rely mainly on the operator's…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Economically Disadvantaged, Measurement Equipment, Prediction
Haggen, Gilbert L. – 1988
Computer numerical control (CNC) has evolved from the first significant counting method--the abacus. Babbage had perhaps the greatest impact on the development of modern day computers with his analytical engine. Hollerith's functioning machine with punched cards was used in tabulating the 1890 U.S. Census. In order for computers to become a…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Campbell, Clifton P. – 1978
This report presents descriptive information on numerically controlled operational devises. The information is designed for the education and training community, manufacturers, supervisors, machine operators, and others who do not have an extensive technical background in numerical control. In the first of three chapters, numerical control…
Descriptors: Computers, Definitions, Descriptive Writing, Drafting
Colelli, Leonard A. – 1989
Technological literacy is the primary goal of technology education. The systems approach promotes the understanding of technology education. Technology education comprises a study of four technical human-adaptive systems: communications, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. Six classes of inputs are required for technology systems:…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Communications, Computers, Construction Materials
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1991
This Ohio Competency Analysis Profile (OCAP), derived from a modified Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) process, is a current comprehensive and verified employer competency program list for machine trades. Each unit (with or without subunits) contains competencies and competency builders that identify the occupational, academic, and employability…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Business Administration, Competence, Competency Based Education
Wilcox, Chester; And Others – 1986
This curriculum guide for a general machinists course is intended for use in a program combining vocational English as a second language (VESL) with bilingual vocational education. A description of the VESL program design appears first. The next section provides a format on developing lesson plans for teaching the technical and general vocational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Bilingual Education, Computers
