Sep 8

Sep 8 What is Production Machining?

CNC Machining, CNC Programming, Machining, Machinist, Manufacturing, Precision Machining, Production Machining

Production machining means making a lot of the same parts with great accuracy. Factories use machines like CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, Swiss machines, and multi-axis turning machines to do this.

May 11

May 11 Six Reasons Manufacturing Is a Smart Career Choice

Erin Luke

Machinist, Machining, Worker Shortage

In today’s competitive job market, more people are looking for careers that offer stability, good pay, and room to grow. Modern manufacturing is a high-tech, fast-evolving field that plays a critical role in the global economy. If you're weighing your options, here’s why manufacturing is a smart career choice.

Feb 24

Feb 24 Cardinal Manufacturing Overview

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

CNC Machining, CNC Programming, Machining, Machinist, Machinist Interview, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer, Soft Skills, Technical Education

Cardinal Manufacturing is a student-run business in the Eleva-Strum High School. In a student-run business the students are responsible for all aspects of the business. It is a custom job shop that makes machined parts for community members and people throughout the country. Check out this video on the program.

Jan 12

Jan 12 A Technical Education Program’s Community Support

Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT

Machining, Machinist, Manufacturing, Soft Skills, Technical Education

The community support of the technical education program at Eleva Strum High School is impressively large and there are several reasons why. The technical education program operates as a student-run business that fabricates and machines parts for customers. The business is called Cardinal Manufacturing. The money made by the business is used to buy raw materials, upgrade equipment, marketing, cover the operating costs, and to pay the student employees.