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Metal Fabrication and Joining Technology

In the Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies Program, students learn how to measure, cut, and bend metal to blueprint specifications.

Students learn how to operate the essential machines such as brakes, shears, presses, rolls, forming machines, welders and punches. They also learn how to layout and fabricate sheet metal fittings for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industries.

Students learn that welding is an important part of fastening metal components together. They receive extensive training in the various methods of welding, e.g. oxyacetylene cutting, electric arc, M.I.G. – T.I.G. and plasma arc cutting. In related classes, students are taught he use of radiographs, as well as rod identification, blueprint readings, and all references to machinery concepts and processes.

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Kevin Desousa

Titles: Teacher

Paul Nogueira

Titles: Teacher, Department Head

Marc O'Connor

Titles: Teacher

Paul Oliveira

Titles: Teacher

David Salsinha

Titles: Teacher

Eric Silva

Titles: Counselor, Business Technology; Medical Assisting; Metal Fabrication; and Plumbing,Freshmen with last names DR-LAB

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