Shop Trainings
Trainings are offered via MTC or Brunsfield. All trainings can be found on the Simpli website when they are posted each week. Each training is required in order to operate the associated machines on your own.
Basic Training
About
Basic Training is the first training that all users should take. It grants you access to all manufacturing spaces and reassures staff that you are comfortable handling basic hand tools.
Basic training takes place in MTC and a session is run roughly every other week during the fall and winter semesters. The training takes 2 to 3 hours, during which users will listen to a safety presentation, then take part in a workshop where they will make a sheet metal box.
Basic Training is required before any other training can be taken.
Preparation
Brunsfield staff will provide necessary PPE for the training.
In order to take the training, you must sign-up via a link in the CEED Newsletter or via QR code. This will take you to the Simpli page where you can register for a particular session.
It is also the user's responsibility to create a Makerepo account before taking the training. This is done when taking GNG courses, or can be done manually at Makerepo.com. This will allow to sign-in/out of all the CEED spaces and is necessary to take all trainings.
There are no prerequisite trainings to take the basic training. There is an optional pre-lab that can be completed ahead of time virtually.
Tools Used
During the training users will use a variety of tools and machines:
- Hand Tools
- Files
- Cutters/Tin Snips
- Marking Tools
- Pliers
- Hammers
- Drill Press
- Corner Notcher
- Sheet Metal Brake
- Spot Welder
Click on a tool or machine to go to its page and learn more.
Lathe Training
About
Lathe training takes place in MTC and teaches safe operation of the lathe. The training will consist of a briefing of the machines, and the guided production of a simple plastic part. The training takes 2.5 - 3 hours during which students will learn about lathe safety and how to perform basic operations.
Taking the lathe training will ensure that you can be safe around a lathe and give you a basic skillset.
However if and when a student wishes to work on the lathe in Brunsfield they should speak to a Brunsfield staff member before using the King Lathes in Brunsfield. They are larger, faster, and more complicated machines than the MTC training lathes.
Preparation
Brunsfield staff will provide necessary PPE for the training.
In order to take the training, you must sign-up via a link in the CEED Newsletter, Makerepo or via QR code. This will take you to the Simpli page where you can register for a particular session.
It is also the user's responsibility to create a Makerepo account before taking the workshop. This is done when taking GNG courses, or can be done manually at Makerepo.com. This will allow to sign-in/out of all the CEED spaces and is necessary to take all tworkshops.
Please complete the pre-lab ahead of time virtually.
Safety
All students must come prepared to work in a shop environment which includes wearing proper attire in order to be safe around heavy rotating equipment. This includes:
- Closed toed shoes
- Full Length Pants and full length shirts
- NO loose or baggy clothing
- Long hair must be tied back
- NO jewelry (watches, bracelets, necklaces, rings must all be removed)
There can be no exceptions to these rules, if a student does not come prepared they will not be able to take the training.
CEED Staff will provide the necessary PPE for the training
Tools Used
During this training a variety of general and lathe specific tooling will be used:
- Lathe specific
- Right hand Turning tool
- Left hand turning tool
- Parting tool
- General Tooling
- Drills
- Calipers
lathe Training Videos
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Mill Training
About
In the workshop, you will learn the parts of the mill and how to perform basic milling operations. This training allows you to use the mills in the Brunsfield Center and reassures staff that you are comfortable handling machine setup and basic operations.
Mill training takes place in MTC and a session is run roughly every other week during the fall and winter semesters. The training takes 3 hours, during which users will listen to a brief safety overview, then take part in a workshop where they will manufacture a part from a technical drawing.
Basic Training is required before any other training can be taken.
Safety
All students must come prepared to work in a shop environment which means wearing proper attire in order to be safe around heavy rotating equipment. This includes:
- Closed toed shoes
- Full Length Pants and full length shirts
- NO loose or baggy clothing
- Long hair must be tied back
- NO jewelry (watches, bracelets, necklaces, rings must all be removed)
There can be no exceptions to these rules, if a student does not come prepared they will not be allowed to take the training.
CEED Staff will provide the necessary PPE for the training.
Preparation
In order to take the workshop, you must sign-up via the CEED Simpli page where you can register for a particular session. Upcoming workshops are displayed in the CEED Newsletter and in MakerRepo Events.
It is also the user's responsibility to create a Makerepo account before taking the training. This is done when taking GNG courses, or can be done individually at makerepo.com. This will allow the user to sign-in/out of all the CEED spaces and is necessary to participate in workshops.
You must have completed your Basic Training in order to take the Mill Training. There is a virtual pre-lab to be completed ahead of time to help prepare you.
Tools Used
During the training, all the machining will be done on the mill. Users will learn to perform many operations using different toolsː
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- Drill Bits
- Two-flute Endmills
- Four-flute Endmills
- Edge-finder
- Face Milling
- Side Milling
- Drilling
Learn more about the Mill here.
Welding Safety & MIG Training
About
Welding Safety & MIG is an entry-level welding course offered in Brunsfield. The training can host up to 6 people and take roughly 3 hours.
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It is designed to teach users the basics of welding in the shop, from machine setup, shop use and safety, basic welding science, and MIG welding technique.
Requirements
- All users need to have a Makerepo account to sign in the space and be accredited with the training certification.
- All users need to arrive wearing the propper PPE
- Long hair tied back
- No hand jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or large rings.
- Closed-toed sturdy shoes
- Long pants made of a natural material like cotton or denim (synthetic materials like leggings will melt with sparks.
- All other PPE will be provided
- All users must have completed the Basic Training
Material Covered
- Shop Safety
- E-stops, First Aid Kit, Fire extinguisher, Brun Kit, Safety Shower, etc.
- Operation of the fume extractor.
- Basic Shop PPE
- Welding Area
- Special Flame-Rated area to be used for any operation producing fire or sparks.
- PPE Cabinet
- Welding Tables
- Gas Cylinders
- Grinders
- Pedestal and Hand-held grinders
- different wheels, techniques and safety
- Pedestal and Hand-held grinders
- Welding PPE (Red Cabinet)
- Helmets
- Jackets
- Gloves
- Beanies
- Helmets
- Different metals and their weldability
- Machine Setup
- Gas
- Propper setup, operation, and safety.
- Machine Settings (Feed rate and Voltage)
- Grounding, & Powering the Machine
- Gas
- MIG machine internals
- Torch Internals
- Welding accessories
- Clamps
- Cutters
- Magnets
How to Sign-Up
All of the training sessions are posted on the Simpli website. You can sign up for the CEED newsletter on Makerepo to stay up to date on the schedule. We try to change the times of trainings each week to accommodate everyone's schedules.
TIG Training
TIG is a form of welding that is taught to users who have already competed the Welding Safety & MIG training. TIG is a more complex form of welding that is used to achieve more controlled, visually pleasing results.
TIG also allows you to weld very thin metal, as well as easily switch between material types such as stainless steel, and aluminum.
Read more about TIG here.
Training requirements
- All users need to have a Makerepo account to sign in the space and be accredited with the training certification.
- All users need to arrive wearing the propper PPE:
- Long hair tied back
- No hand jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or large rings.
- Closed-toed sturdy shoes
- Long pants made of a natural material like cotton or denim (synthetic materials like leggings will melt with sparks.
- All other PPE will be provided
- All users must have completed the Basic Training, as well as the Welding Safety & MIG training.
How to sign up
All of the training sessions are posted on the Simpli website. You can sign up for the CEED newsletter on Makerepo to stay up to date on the schedule. We try to change the times of trainings each week to accommodate everyone's schedules.
What's covered
TIG Basics
- Grounding, the pedal, filler rod
Machine Settings
- Amps, DC/AC, Balance, Pre-flow/Post-flow
TIG Torch
- Cup, Collet, Torch body, Tail, Tungsten
- Tungsten Sharpening
PPE
- Gloves, Helmets, Jackets, Beanies, etc.
Basic TIG Technique
- Making a puddle
- Moving the puddle
- Adding filler
- Working on rhythm and consistency.
- Different joint types and welding positions
CNC Training
What is CNC?
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) is a manufacturing method where machines like mills, lathes, routers, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more are controlled using computer codes—primarily G-code, a language that tells machines what movements to make and actions to perform. These codes are interpreted by a controller, which converts them into signals that operate various machine components. While different machines may use different variations of G-code, the underlying principles remain the same. CNC machining offers high precision, speed, and the ability to produce complex parts with tight tolerances, making it ideal for large-scale production and detailed work. However, due to its time-consuming setup and need for specialized programming knowledge, it is less suitable for simple or low-volume projects.
For more information on CNC machining, including G-code, CAM, and speeds and feeds, visit the following YouTube channels:
Haas Automation
NYC CNC
About CNC Training
The CNC Training Course offered by CEED is a two-part course that covers the basics of G-Code and writing machine programs, a brief overview of feeds and speeds, basic functions in the Fusion 360 CAM workspace, and the operating procedures for the CNC routers in the Wood Room. After completing both parts of the training, students should be able to create a program for a simple part with one setup using common materials like MDF, plastic, or aluminum.