Case Study: Reed-Custer High School elevates woodworking education with Mastercam

Reed-Custer High School - Customer Case Study

Reed-Custer High School sought to invigorate its Industrial Technology curriculum by integrating advanced manufacturing technology with traditional woodworking. The challenge for teacher Mark Smith was to generate excitement and open students' minds to manufacturing careers while they developed new CAD/CAM skills. They implemented Mastercam's Router software, File Translators, and the Educational Suite to achieve this goal.

The solution involved using Mastercam to program toolpaths for a CNC router, which students used to complete complex projects like custom kitchen cabinets and large engraved signs for their community. This hands-on experience with Mastercam provided students with easy-to-learn programs that are widely accepted in industry, helping them develop practical skills. The program's success is evidenced by students earning Woodworking Career Alliance certifications, and the school is expanding its curriculum with Mastercam Art for 3D guitar design, further preparing graduates for rewarding futures in advanced manufacturing.

Reed-Custer High School

Mark Smith

Industrial Technology Program Teacher