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Electro-Mechanical > Tools and Skills 

The following is a list of tools and skills that a Electro-Mechanical student will learn:

Tools: 

• Soldering Iron

• Long-nosed pliers

• Desoldering Equipment

• Multimeter

• Oscilloscope

• Frequency counter

• Function generator

• Manual vertical mill

• CNC vertical mill

• Manual lathe

• CNC lathe

• Robotic arms

• Programmable controller

• Teach pendants

• CAD programs

• Digital micrometer

• Drill press

• Grinder

• Band saw

Skills:

• Direct Current (DC) Theory

• Alternating Current (AC) Theory

• Component identification

• Soldering

• Desoldering

• Troubleshooting/Repair

• Using test equipment

• Electronics math

• Computer Aided Design

• Use of manual manufacturing tools

• Use of CNC manufacturing tools

• Use of programmable controllers

• Program robotic arms

• Setup and use automated assembly lines