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Marketable Skills

METAL ARTS MARKETABLE SKILLS

• Demonstrate machine setup and complete welds in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
• Demonstrate machine setup of various automated CNC cutters and 3d printers.
• Present various casting techniques including ceramic shell and multi piece sand mold processes.
• Apply basic skills in 3D modeling and CNC from workflow to final output.
• Create sculptural objects in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals using various fabrication techniques to include welding, soldering, forging and casting.
 
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