Basic metal skills

The metalworking industry is constantly evolving and innovating. A key development is the increasing number of companies transitioning to efficient working practices, specifically regarding materials, machinery, and time management. Efficient use of time, materials, and machinery requires highly specific knowledge and skills.

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Klaas Trienekens
Senior Account Manager Course & Contract
Email: klaas.trienekens@summacollege.nl
Phone: 06 43 22 83 14

In this course you will learn the basic knowledge and skills that every employee in the technical industry should possess:

• Manual and machine sawing;
• External, internal parallel, flat and square filing;
• Using a column drill with a twist drill for clamping, positioning, pre- and counter-drilling and through holes;
• Drill to depth with a column drill with a conical and flat drill bit;
• Manually apply external and internal threads;
• Based on a working drawing and a work order:
  • reading and interpreting working drawings;
  • determine processing sequence and working method;
  • extract material;
  • record machining data;
  • select cutting, clamping and measuring tools;
  • set products to be edited.
• Measure and inspect limited products;
• Working according to stated quality requirements;
• Work in accordance with established safety regulations.

This basic course is a great starting point for quickly becoming a production worker in the metalworking industry. It also serves as a suitable foundation for pursuing courses in machining, sheet metal construction welding, and mechatronics.