<![CDATA[Career College Lounge: Rick Koukal]]> http://www.careeredlounge.com/pg/profile/rickk https://www.careeredlounge.com/pg/profile/rickk Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:41:56 -0400 https://www.careeredlounge.com/pg/profile/rickk <![CDATA[Rick Koukal]]>   I teach basic machining at an Industrial Trade School.  I spent 30+ years running multiple lathes, milling machines, gear cutting machines and grinders.  I spent about 20 years programming, setting up and operating Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.  My specialty was Mazak milling machines.

  I've worked in small shops and large factories.  Even after all these years these machines amaze me.  I never thought I would see so many technical advances during my lifetime.

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