INDT 136: Metal Fabrication II

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Class Program

Industrial Technology

Welding

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092800

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduces the student to an intermediate level of fabrication techniques such as measurement instrumentation, metal preparation, welding, machines (drills, saws, grinders, mills and lathes), and metal benders. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of tooling, pre-planning, and fabrication of structurally sound projects.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

INDT 135 or industry experience with Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Properly use measuring instruments such as dial indicators, protractors, scales, squares, levels, and micrometers in fabrication.

Plan and construct a challenging metal project.

Perform tasks related to metal fabrication in a productive and safe manner.

Safely use metal working equipment such as chop saws, grinders, welders, punches and torches, etc.

Build a useful manufacturing jig.

Core Topics

Safe tool usage

Grinders
Welders
Cutters and shears
Hydraulic punches
Rotating machinery

Print reading

Fabrication techniques

Use of squares
Use of turnbuckles
Use of measuring tools

Jig design and usage

Project layout

Metal preparation