CNC Machining
Help shape the next generation of Naval defense by channeling your CAD/CAM software expertise and G-Code knowledge to craft highly precise prototypes and submarine components.
What is CNC machining?
CNC (computer numerical control) machining is a process that employs computer-controlled machines to precisely shape and cut all types of materials, ranging from unique polymers to the strongest of metals. This incredibly accurate technology translates computer-aided designs (CAD) into a set of instructions, known as G-Code, that guides the machine on how to move and cut the material with absolute precision.
This tech enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety in the manufacturing of submarines and offers numerous benefits:
It offers exceptional accuracy, minimizing the risk of human error and ensuring that the submarine components are manufactured to exact specifications ensuring proper fit and functionality.
It can craft intricate and complex geometries, allowing for the creation of submarine structures such as propellers, turbine blades, and more.
Once the program is set up, the machines can replicate the same movements and cutting operations accurately, ensuring uniformity and consistent results across multiple production runs.
Design changes can be incorporated into the digital program quickly, allowing for the production of updated parts and prototypes without significant delays or retooling.
These machines operate automatically, run consistently, and enable high-volume production at reduced time and cost compared to traditional manual methods.
These machines can be equipped with sensors and monitoring systems to detect deviations from desired specifications which help identify any potential safety issues early in the manufacturing process.
Extreme precision for extreme environments
Though giant, a submarine is a highly sensitive vessel that demands impeccably precise components to function optimally. This is where CNC machines play a vital role.
Imagine this scenario: a Naval submarine is out at sea in the range of an enemy vessel. Thanks to the incredibly precise sonar you helped build using a CNC machine, the submarine crew is able to detect the threat and employ evasive maneuvers to reduce their vulnerability while maintaining real-time updates on the enemy’s position and movements.
Your career will have a profound impact and contribute significantly to the safety of our Naval crews at sea.
I was in San Diego Harbor on a boat…and this submarine comes right through…I said, I bet I helped build that thing! You know? It was really cool to see.”
Is CNC machining right for you?
Do you want a job in one of the most in-demand industries, where your keen eye for detail and your love of working with your hands will help propel the future of military submarines?
CNC machining may be the perfect opportunity for you.
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Want to start a career in CNC machining but not sure where to begin?
Learn how to master G-code with a range of training programs designed to equip you with the skills you need for success. Choose from a variety of training opportunities, including the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program, which can help you earn industry-recognized certifications in just four months.
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You are a master machinist. G-Code is your second language and you’re an expert on the lathe.
Whether you’re an aerospace, architectural, or medical device machinist, you have a solid base to help build the ultimate machine — a next-generation military submarine. Explore how you can leverage your skills into a career in the Submarine Industrial Base.
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