Seco Technical Education Program (STEP)
The Seco Technical Education Program (STEP) brings together all of Seco’s knowledge and expertise in a format that serves machinists of all skill levels. Our curriculum is constantly refined to reflect the changes that are happening today and that we foresee happening tomorrow. We cover all aspects of metal cutting with courses for every skill level, from new apprentices to highly skilled and experienced machinists. STEP also conforms to your needs, allowing you to participate in whatever form of training is most convenient for you, from hands-on, real-life seminars to e-learning modules to textbooks and other educational materials.
The levels of STEP Curriculum
Whatever your expertise level, STEP offers courses that can help you increase your knowledge and achieve superior results. Some of our most popular classes include:
- Applied physics of the metal cutting process
- Tool deterioration, best practices
- Cutting geometries, best practices
- Milling techniques, best practices
- Machinability and workpiece material properties
STEP Core Curriculum
Designed for apprentices and new machinists, this material provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of metal cutting.
STEP Advanced Curriculum
Covering a broad range of topics ranging from machining technique to materials properties, these courses go into depth and are designed for machinists who have mastered the basics.
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The Seco Technical Education Program (STEP) brings together all of Seco’s knowledge and expertise in a format that serves machinists of all skill levels. Our curriculum is constantly refined to reflect the changes that are happening today and that we foresee happening tomorrow.
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