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The future of manufacturing depends on the next generation being excited about making things. Here is how one
STEM program in Nevada is future proofing their program with their i2R CNC
Help you build your curriculum with CNC!
The future of manufacturing depends on the next generation being excited about making things. Here is how one
STEM program in Nevada is future proofing their program with their i2R CNC
Karl Kuhles
My name is Karl Kuhles and I am a Career and Technical Education teacher at Reno High School in Reno, NV. I teach the three-year Project Lead the Way Civil Engineering & Architecture Program, wood shop, and computer literacy.
In my former life I worked as a geotechnical engineer in Fairbanks, Alaska after graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
My goal is to bring my experience as an engineer into the classroom to create opportunities for students to apply what they have learned through real-world, hands-on projects and lessons.
If you have some videos of your projects being made or class being taught that would be great. If not,
no problem images will do just fine. Shots of machines in your classroom setting would be great
Karl Kuhles
My name is Karl Kuhles and I am a Career and Technical Education teacher at Reno High School in Reno, NV. I teach the three-year Project Lead the Way Civil Engineering & Architecture Program, wood shop, and computer literacy.
In my former life I worked as a geotechnical engineer in Fairbanks, Alaska after graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
My goal is to bring my experience as an engineer into the classroom to create opportunities for students to apply what they have learned through real-world, hands-on projects and lessons.
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My wood shop and engineering program is open to any student that wants to gain hands-on experience designing, building, and problem solving. The ultimate goal is for students to take what they have learned in a classroom setting then apply it to creating something real they can take with them.
As advanced tool technologies become more common and available, my goal is to provide students with a working knowledge of CNC equipment, while also giving them experience with traditional manual tools, and the appropriate application of each. I want to provide my students with a breadth of skills and knowledge to give them a leg-up in whatever field they choose to pursue.
About Your Community
My wood shop and engineering program is open to any student that wants to gain hands-on experience designing, building, and problem solving. The ultimate goal is for students to take what they have learned in a classroom setting then apply it to creating something real they can take with them.
As advanced tool technologies become more common and available, my goal is to provide students with a working knowledge of CNC equipment, while also giving them experience with traditional manual tools, and the appropriate application of each. I want to provide my students with a breadth of skills and knowledge to give them a leg-up in whatever field they choose to pursue.
Why did you choose to go with i2R CNC?
As a public-school teacher on a limited budget, I need to find supplies and equipment that are both affordable and durable. I’ve wanted a CNC machine for my shop and engineering courses for years, but I had trouble finding a quality machine my program could afford. I eventually found i2R and was impressed by the features and capabilities of their machines, all within my district’s budget limits.
Everyone at i2R was incredibly helpful with purchasing and customizing my order to best fit my classroom’s needs. Since receiving our i2R-4 machine in Fall 2020, it has been an absolute workhorse for my students.
Why did you choose to go with i2R CNC?
As a public-school teacher on a limited budget, I need to find supplies and equipment that are both affordable and durable. I’ve wanted a CNC machine for my shop and engineering courses for years, but I had trouble finding a quality machine my program could afford. I eventually found i2R and was impressed by the features and capabilities of their machines, all within my district’s budget limits.
Everyone at i2R was incredibly helpful with purchasing and customizing my order to best fit my classroom’s needs. Since receiving our i2R-4 machine in Fall 2020, it has been an absolute workhorse for my students.
About I2r CNC
What materials do you cut?
As my classroom is primarily set up as a wood shop, my students and I primarily use our CNC on wood and engineered wood products. However, I want to expand projects to include plastics and aluminum.
Was CNC easy to learn?
I will say that our i2R-4 CNC was relatively easy to get started with and perform basic mill operations. i2R’s “Checklist Before You Hit "Cycle Start" On your CNC” was a huge help for my students and me. As you dive deeper into the machine’s full capabilities, extra research, focus, and planning are a must; however, the work that can be produced is well worth the effort.
What do you like about CNC?
The best part of CNC is the potential it creates. If a student puts the time into their design and creating their mill operation, they can produce professional-quality work. Especially now with powerful CAD post-processors, students can let the computer generate their G-code for them, and they can focus on proper setup and execution of the code.
About I2r CNC
What materials do you cut?
As my classroom is primarily set up as a wood shop, my students and I primarily use our CNC on wood and engineered wood products. However, I want to expand projects to include plastics and aluminum.
Was CNC easy to learn?
I will say that our i2R-4 CNC was relatively easy to get started with and perform basic mill operations. i2R’s “Checklist Before You Hit "Cycle Start" On your CNC” was a huge help for my students and me. As you dive deeper into the machine’s full capabilities, extra research, focus, and planning are a must; however, the work that can be produced is well worth the effort.
What do you like about CNC?
The best part of CNC is the potential it creates. If a student puts the time into their design and creating their mill operation, they can produce professional-quality work. Especially now with powerful CAD post-processors, students can let the computer generate their G-code for them, and they can focus on proper setup and execution of the code.
- Woodshop
- Electronics
- Science
- Robotics
- Drones
- Computers
- Arts
- Architecture
- Engineering
- CAD
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