Tampa Bay Tech High School - Titan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Industrial Welding Teaches Basic Skills Industrial Welding is a one year course for students interested in entering Welding Fabrication. Basic Skills of blue print reading and metal inert gas welding (MIG) are taught by Mr. Young and Mr. Lewis in prepa- ration for Welding Fabrication. Opportunities exist for the student willing to spend a lot of time in practicing these skills. He should have good eye sight. After graduation, there are many opportu- nities in ship yards, mines, and private busi- nesses. 38 Industrial Welding Mr Young and Mr Lewis gas welding The blacksmith represents the old- est metal working crafts. The smith did much in develop the implements which man used in overcome his cue-

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Trouble Shooting Taught in Industrial Electricity . ,UAi Lisa Goodson installs lighting circuit with Cindy Fox Manual dexterity and patience are two important qualities needed to enter the Indus- trial Electricity Shop. Students are well instructed in the proper use and care of elec- trical instruments and electrical theory by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Gumberavic. Those who can complete this three year course, may obtain an electrical apprentice- ship, as well as positions ranging from main- tenance electrician to electric motor repair- man. Teaching the student motor control instal- lation and troubleshooting is a vital part of Industrial Electricity. Mr Gumbarevi In 1600, William Gilbert described the electrification of many substances. As a result Gilbert is called the father of Modem Electricity. Mr Roberts discusses the care of porcelain f Industrial Electricity 37

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Machinist Qualify for Top Positions Jim Gantt milling a vise jaw. Now, more than ever before, machines are used in all facets of life, giving the student graduating from Machine Shop unlimited opportunities in the world of work. Under the guidance of Mr. Eckert and Mr. Hamp- ton, the value of design, operation and main- tenance and the repair of shop equipment is taught to students preparing to be machinists. Apprenticeships as lathe operators and numerous other machine oriented crafts are open to students in this shop. In 1 775 John Wilkinson made Watt ' s steam engine a success by machining round holes throughout their entire length. Thus, the Power of the Age was born. Machine Shop 39