Electric Motors: Build your
own motor with wire, magnets, a battery and other bits
and pieces! Run it and test it! How the heck does this
thing work? You’ll have the answers – SPIN OUT!
Cuts, bumps, or scrapes from dropping
or slipping tools or sharp edges of parts.
Follow instructions when using tools.
Listen to your instructor.
Mechanics 2: Make a maglight!
Head for the machine shop and, working one-on-one
with a machinist, machine the reflector on a lathe.
Using a mill, thread the body to attach to
reflector. Shrink fit end piece for final assembly.
Make a machinist drawing and compare materials - LET
IT SHINE!
Smashed fingers.
Flying metal
when using the machines.
Very cold liquids that can burn you.
Keep hands out of the way of the
machine and cutting edges.
Be careful when
hammering the pieces together.
Be careful around the cryogenics – the very cold
liquids.