West Islip High School’s computer-aided design and precision machining classes recently visited the Haas Factory Outlet, a division of Allendale Machinery Systems, to see manufacturing automation in action. Students spoke with vendors and systems integration engineers on how machine tools make various parts. They saw examples of how 3D printing is used for prototyping, how robotics load and unload machines without human intervention, a computer-controlled inspection of finished parts to perform quality control and the multi-axis machining centers that aid in rapid production of finished parts. Students asked questions about careers working with and supporting these machines and processes.

Date Added: 11/12/2024