Vocational - Machining Shop

Machining Shop notes:

• Entry to the Machining Shop would be either through the computer lab/classroom, directly into the shop itself through from the corridor, or from the delivery door and man/door on the south side of the building.
• The computer lab/classroom:


• The computer lab/classroom would be set up with 30 computer stations that could be used for instruction or individualized work by the students.

• The teacher desk would be located closer to the teaching wall.

• On the south side of the room, there would be ½ glass wall for vision into the shop area. There would be ½ size lockers below the window for storage of student personal belongings.
• Directly outside of the classroom/lab would be a utility sink in an alcove. The sink would have 2 goose neck faucets for hand washing.


• There would be an office for the instructor on the east wall with a ½ vision panel in the door.


• The shop :


• The shop would be set up with room for 14 milling machines, 16 lathes, 2 computer operated welding machines, and room for grinders and finishers on the floor.


• The machines would be served by overhead utilities, including power, exhaust, and compressed air.
• There would be 2 welding stations in the southeast corner, with an 8’ work bench to the north of the stations.


• The delivery would be accomplished with an overhead door that could accommodate a hydraulic lift to assist in unloading deliveries.


• The storage area would be approximately 200 square feet and would be set up to accommodate shelves.


• There would be tool storage on both the east and west walls.


• There would be elevated "caged" storage along the west wall, and that would be served by a rolling ladder, similar to a "parts store".