The Simonds International Tech Center in Florence, SC is proud to announce its Saw Filer Vocational Training curriculum for wide bandsaw blades. Each course is an intensive three-day Classroom and Hands on Saw Filer Technical Training Class.
Emphasis is on hands on application of skills presented in the classroom under the coaching of the Instructors. Students will rotate among the several available machines and work centers and must be prepared to perform the tasks presented. While each class has a “focus” on a particular skill set and activity, each class also emphasizes the interrelatedness of all the skills required to properly put up a saw. A strong emphasis on producing good lumber and overall productivity is featured in each class. Proper and safe material handling is covered in each class.
The SITC is the the most technically equipped training workshop in the North America coupled with administrators and instructors with passion and lifelong knowledge of the industry. We effectively provide technical as well as practical skills that students can take back to their mills and see results on day one of returning.
Cut resistant gloves, forearm sleeves and ear plugs are provided. Students to bring their own safety glasses and safety footwear. All machinery, hand tools, abrasives and cutting tools for student use are provided and included. Student may consider bringing their own straight edges and tension gauges.
Students will take home a binder of printed materials and password protected links to videos used in the class. Lunch on site each day is provided. Contact your local Sales Representative or Customer Service Representative for pricing and class dates.
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