11-13-2012, 05:08 PM
Most "shop trig" is not "advanced"... it's pretty darn basic right-triangles.
And modern CNC programming is "conversational" at a controller, and doesn't require ANY trig.
Machine shop owner I talk to occasionally has more problems finding employees that can pass a drug test, and actually show up to work than finding people with entry-level skills... though that can be a challenge too, since basic addition, subtraction, etc are required. So is not showing up to work stoned.
And modern CNC programming is "conversational" at a controller, and doesn't require ANY trig.
Machine shop owner I talk to occasionally has more problems finding employees that can pass a drug test, and actually show up to work than finding people with entry-level skills... though that can be a challenge too, since basic addition, subtraction, etc are required. So is not showing up to work stoned.