Today’s engine builders and aftermarket manufacturers are looking for highly trained CNC operators, and one of the top schools now offers that training.

If you’ve followed the Engine Masters Challenge, or read many of our articles on the engines built by the School Of Automotive Machinists (SAM), then you’re already aware of their state-of-the-art engine building program for young, power-hungry enthusiasts. SAM graduates are in top race teams and engine shops across the country, including many NASCAR and NHRA teams. And now that CNC machining has become an indespesible part of the engine-building lexicon, SAM has now added instruction on the setup, programming, and operation of five-axis CNC equipment.

Starting with the Spring 2009 semester, SAM students can elect for training on a sophisticated Haas ES-5-4T Horizontal Machining Center, which the school has procured. Students will thoroughly explore all aspects of the machining center including digitizing and G-code programming.

For more information, visit the SAM website at www.samracing.com  or call 713-683-3817.