Intro to Milling Class

Want a fast, practical way to build shop-ready manual milling skills? AWT’s Intro to Milling packs six focused evening classes into a schedule that works for busy adults. Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how mills remove material, how to set up workholding, select cutting tools, and dial in feeds and speeds. Class is held in Mentor, OH, at AWT’s Transformation Training Center. Tuition is $1,100. 

What You Will Learn

• Manual milling machine fundamentals (axes, tram, zeroing, safety)
  
• Workholding: vises, parallels, clamps, edge-finding, squaring stock
  
• Basic tool geometry applications and functions
• Basic milling, drilling, facing, and squaring operations
• Tooling basics: HSS vs. carbide end mills, tool life, coolant basics
• Feeds, speeds, and chip load for manual operations
  
• Surface finish and tolerance awareness

Who Should Enroll

• New hires and entry-level operators
  
• Maintenance techs cross-training into machining
  
• Anyone moving from assembly/inspection into manual machining

Schedule, Location, and Cost

• 6 sessions, 3 hours each (evenings; Wednesday series) 
  
• Dates: November 5 through December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: AWT Transformation Training Center, Mentor, OH
  
• Tuition: $1,100
  
• Seats limited; registration required.

AWT offers more Adult Programming. WorkAdvance sessions give anyone the skills to enter the manufacturing industry, and our Apprenticeship program is ideal for those looking to upskill. 

FAQ: 

Is this beginner-friendly? Yes, this class is designed for beginners and those wanting to upskill.

Do I need prior machining experience? Experience is helpful but not required.

Where is it located, and what is the cost?  Class is held at 8980 Tyler Blvd. in Mentor and the cost is $1,100.