Drafting and Engineering Graphics Technology
Industrial A, room 202 ·· 541-917-4447 ··
Majors and Programs | Instructors
Program Contact:
Perry Carmichael
Phone: (541) 917-4774
Email: perry.carmichael@linnbenton.edu
The two-year Engineering Graphics Technology program is a technical curriculum designed to assist students in acquiring basic attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary to successfully enter drafting occupations. The first year of study provides a sound general background, while the second year provides more specific coverage of major occupational areas, such as civil, mechanical, electronic, architectural and technical illustration.
Skilled CAD operators find careers within civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, construction, manufacturing, 3D Graphics and many other exciting fields. This career is often an entry point into design, engineering, management and other related areas with salary increases commensurate with skills.
Classes are held in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories. Computer Aided Drafting work stations are used in all courses. Current industry-standard versions of AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop are utilized in engineering graphics classes.
A new addition to the CAD lab in 2002 was a 3D rapid prototyping printer. The printer takes an STL file of a 3D solid model and will print the model as a solid object. The process is additive, adding layer upon layer of material to make a part. Typical print times are a couple hours. Think of the process as a hot glue gun that is computer controlled.
