Training the next generation of engineers 🔩🔧

In a world full of Lasers, 3D printers, CNC machines, it’s still extremely important for engineers to have good working knowledge of traditional fabrication and engineering skills – Not only so that they can use them when needed but also so that the skills are not lost in time.

Here one of our apprentices is being trained on using a manual lathe, one of the most important machines in any machine shop.

🛠️ Why Traditional Engineering Skills Still Matter 🛠️
Learning manual machining gives apprentices a real feel for how materials behave, how tools interact with them, and how precision is achieved. It’s not just about pushing buttons—it’s about understanding the process.

🧠 Problem-Solving Skills
Working with traditional machines teaches critical thinking. When there’s no screen to guide you, you learn to read the machine, adjust by feel, and think like an engineer.

💪 Respect for the Craft
There’s a craftsmanship to manual machining that builds pride and discipline. It connects apprentices to the roots of engineering and instills a deeper appreciation for modern tools.

🧰 Better Technicians Tomorrow
Apprentices who master the basics are better prepared to troubleshoot, innovate, and lead in the future. Knowing how to do it the “hard way” makes you smarter when doing it the “easy way.”

Let’s keep the core skills alive. 💥

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