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Robbie takes first place in CNC Milling, NLSC 2010

RobbieThe1st

Posted: July 7, 2010 08:15 am

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Remember my Temp Inactivity topic? Yea, same thing.
Its been about two weeks since I won, but I only now got my pictures together.

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Robb Simpson (center) is flanked by LWTC faculty members Bob Monroig (left) and Mike Clifton in Kansas City.

Robb Simpson, an LWTC student studying Precision Machining, took first place at the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City in June.

SkillsUSA Nationals is an annual series of competitions bringing the best and the brightest together from across the country to compete in their fields of expertise. In all, over 5,000 individuals competed in over 90 contests ranging from construction to hairdressing to mechanics.

Simpson's win came in the CNC Milling High School/Secondary competition against 20 other contestants and automatically qualifies him for the international competition. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling uses rotating blades, guided by a computer program, to turn a solid material into a useable part.

"I actually made a number of mistakes," said Simpson, who finished second at last year's competition in the same category. "But just because you make a mistake, it doesn't mean you won't do well. The key to winning is being able to adapt to ever-changing scenarios."

The CNC Milling competition consisted of two parts: programming and machining.

In the programming portion, contestants were given a blueprint, a computer with special software, and two hours to write CNC code to create the part shown in the blueprint. "We made the code using software that was much like a simple text editor," Simpson explained.

In the machining portion, they had 45 minutes to take their code and produce a part using a CNC Milling machine. Within the allotted time, Simpson and his fellow competitors had to compete several steps: setting the block of metal to milled; configuring the machine; "telling" the machine the tools to use; loading and preparing the software; and, finally, running the program and making the part.

"When you take into account all the steps," Simpson says, "45 minutes is not a lot of time."

Last year's experience helped Simpson cope with the unexpected, but he also credits his success to his LWTC teachers, including his Machine Technology program instructor Mike Clifton, and the equipment he uses while a student at LWTC.

"All the big machines we have at LWTC use the same basic codes as the machines at the competition," he explained. "But the LWTC machines are much larger and much more powerful that those at the competition. This difference made things interesting."

"Robb is a really good student," said Clifton, who was Simpson's instructor throughout his six quarters in the program. "He went into the competition with a quiet confidence and was very focused [on] what he had to do to be successful."

The win also showed Clifton how far the program has come in the 15 years he's been an instructor at LWTC. "We've worked hard to stay on the cutting edge and a win like Robb's says a lot about the state of our program. We have a lab that's the right size and our students work on high-end equipment. We're very proud of Robb's accomplishments and of where we are as a program."

For winning, Simpson received $750 in clothing from Carhartt, a $150 Amazon.com gift certificate provided by Autodesk, the AutoCAD Inventor 2010 Professional software suite, worth over $5,000, and three sets of high quality CNC software for his school.

And, here's some PICTURES:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MacRobb.Simpso...illsUSANLSC2010

Am I happy? You bet. Winning first place in a national competition is awesome, no matter what its in.

(Note: Sorry for not adding more information; I just can't think of anything to add. )

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Posted: July 7, 2010 08:34 am

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wow that's just amazing
congratulations

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Posted: July 7, 2010 08:49 am

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You always have been amazing with computers. Congratulations dude!

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Posted: July 7, 2010 08:57 am

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Grats man (Y)

Can't say im surprised ;]

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Posted: July 7, 2010 09:15 am

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Thats awesome not only just the title but your prize was pretty great too. Congratz!

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Posted: July 7, 2010 09:55 am

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The software has to be an amazing prize for you. I have a 1k software program for my sewing machine and I know the difference it makes. Thanks for sharing your success with us. It really is amazing and I am very happy for you.

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Posted: July 7, 2010 10:21 am

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Very well done mate, good job!

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Posted: July 7, 2010 02:37 pm

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grats robbie!

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Posted: July 7, 2010 03:59 pm

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That's an amazing accomplishment congrats Robbie.

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Posted: July 7, 2010 05:40 pm

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From the moment I heard you were going to it, I saw your win coming.
You've always been talented beyond measure.
Now you hav this award to prove it.
Robbie I'm very proud of the man you've become.
Not that I had all that much to do with it.
Nonetheless, congratulations!

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Posted: July 7, 2010 06:29 pm

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Congratz Robbie! Didn't you win this last year too, Or am i mistaken?
Anyhow, that's amazing bro. You'll definitely go places in life haha

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Posted: July 7, 2010 09:27 pm

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and this is why you're the forum tech

well done

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RobbieThe1st

Posted: July 8, 2010 11:13 am

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QUOTE: Indivi2you @ July 07, 2010 10:29 am)

Congratz Robbie! Didn't you win this last year too, Or am i mistaken?
Anyhow, that's amazing bro. You'll definitely go places in life haha

I took second last year. So, I almost -had- to win first this year, or I would have been something of a disappointment to my teachers etc. - That's what you get for doing well.

Thank you all for replying. Not sure what else to say...

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Posted: July 8, 2010 12:11 pm

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Wow, congratulations Robbie

! I did some exploratory CNC milling stuff back in 7th and 8th grade, it's pretty interesting stuff

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Posted: July 8, 2010 08:06 pm

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Robbie that is flippin awesome.

Congratulations man!

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Posted: July 8, 2010 08:57 pm

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Wow, is that you in that picture? You've gotten old. lol

We've always been proud of you, Robbie.
I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from you in the future.

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