Machine, Welding
&
Industrial Mechanics Technologies
Machine, Welding
&
Industrial Mechanics Technologies
Course Descriptions
Machine Technology
Mach 20—Introduction to Machine Shop Techonology (1)
A beginning course in Machine Shop Technology that covers the occupational outlook and job descriptions for a machinist and other careers in metal related trades. General shop and personal safety are also stressed. (2 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 21—Measurement and Layout (1)
A course on systems of measurements, tools, and methods used in making accurate measurements. Also covers tools and procedures used in making precise layouts. (2 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 22—Hand Tools and Bench Work (1)
A course in the proper use and maintenance of the basic hand tools of a machine shop. Bench work includes the operations of laying out, fitting, and assembling. These operations may involve sawing, chopping, filling, polishing, scraping, reaming, and threading. (2 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 23—Basic Machine Tools (1)
A course in the proper use and maintenance of the basic machine tools. Equipment includes the metal cutting saws, drilling machines, grinders, and external threading machine. (2 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 24—Lathe I: Facing and Turning (2)
CoReq: Mach 21, 22, and 23
A beginning course on the use of the engine lathe. Topics covered are methods of mounting work, cutting tool shapes and preparation, turning, facing, knurling, speeds, and feeds. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 25—Shape Altering and Tapering on the Lathe (2)
CoReq: Mach 24 or prior completion
Second of two beginning courses on the use of the engine lathe. Operations covered in this course are grooving, form turning, tapering, drilling, boring, and reaming. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 26—Lathe II (6)
Engine lathe operations including taper and angular turning, boring, cutting internal and external acme screw threads, face plate set-up, and metalizing by spray build-up and sizing. Stress is placed on accuracy and measurement by the use of micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and gauge blocks. (12 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 27—Vertical Milling & Introduction to CNC (4)
PreReq: Mach 26
CoReq: Mach 28
This course is an introduction to the common milling operations, including the nomenclature, functions, lubrication, maintenance, setup and safety in milling operations. Basic machining operations commonly done on the vertical milling machine include the common work holding devices, milling cutters and tool holding devices. Also an introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC), use of Cartesian coordinates, absolute and incremental measurements, datum points and applications of the Digital Read Out (DRO). Emphasis on the use of the CNC function in the shop floor mode and the setup and machining of programmed functions. (8 lec/lab hrs.)
Mach 28—Shaper, Line Boring, and Advanced Machines (2)
PreReq: Mach 26
CoReq: Mach 27
This course will include safety, maintenance and basic operations of the shaper, portable line boring machine, and advanced operations on the lathe and drill press. This course is designed to be offered concurrently with Vertical Milling. Due to the limited work stations, this course is a part of a multiple activity laboratory offering. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
Welding
WELD 17—General Welding (3)
For non-majors. Theory and basic manipulative techniques in the safe operation of equipment for oxyacetylene welding and cutting and for shielded metal arc welding. Emphasis on safety, machines and accessories, electrode identification and selection, identification of metals, and basic manipulative skills. (3 lec hrs.)
WELD 20—Introduction to Welding (8)
CoReq: Weld 23
Welding shop safety, proper use of oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment, care and use of tools and machines, flat position welding of ferrous metals, layout and fabrication procedures, jig and fixture development. (1 lec hr., 14 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 23—Basic Metalwork (4)
CoReq: Weld 20
Shop safety, care and use of hand tools and machines, sketches and blueprints, soldering techniques, drilling and punching procedures, and riveting and seaming operations. Sheet metal uses, fastening devices, basic supplies, and metal characteristics. (8 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 24—Measurement and and Layout (2)
An introductory course in linear and angular measurement; applications of math calculation on practical shop projects using common measuring and layout tools; direct measurement and simple layout using basic geometric construction and principles of squaring; blanking and procedures for development of simple patterns with allowances for common edges and seams; use of common three factor equations and application on cylindrical objects and rectangular objects with edges and seams; emphasis on accuracy in linear and angular measurement, squaring, and direct measurement layout. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 25—Metal Fabrication I Sheet Metal (2)
Intro to manual processes in sheet metal fabrication; direct measurement layout and introduction to pattern development including parallel line development; procedures for layout, blanking, cutting, and forming, use of mechanical joints, fasteners and soldering; sheet metal fabrication of common fittings; emphasis on pattern development and sheet metal processes; sheet metal fabrication of round fittings and application to pipe. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 26—Basic Arc Welding (2)
This is a theory and practice course in SMAW safety and set-up; electrical principles and terminology; manipulative techniques in flat and horizontal welding; common SMAW power sources; electrode identification; selection; application, and manipulative techniques; basic materials, their identification and weldability; introduction to evaluation of welds and common shop tests to determine weld quality; and common joints and fit-up in structural steel and plate. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 27—Metalworking Lab I (2)
CoReq: Weld 24 or 25 or 26 or 28 or 29 or prior completion of any
Open laboratory for students to complete assigned work or to develop proficiency in basic skills. The student must be enrolled in one of the courses listed above, or have credit in the courses that require this additional lab time. With instructor approval, course may be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 28—Metalworking (2)
Introduction to the metalworking trades; safety and common industrial shop practices; interpretation of shop drawings and sketches; commonly used materials and supplies; basic hand tools; metalworking machinery and bench work common to metal fabrication; emphasis on hand processes and fabrication with light gage materials and flat stock. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 29—Oxy-acetylene Welding, Brazing, and Cutting (2)
This is a theory and practice course designed to provide instruction in the areas of oxy-acetylene welding safety; proper use of oxy-acetylene welding equipment; flat, horizontal, and vertical welding of ferrous metals; bronze welding and silver brazing methods and applications; and oxy-acetylene cutting of ferrous metals with a manual torch and radiograph. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 30—Intermediate Welding and Fabrication (8)
CoReq: Weld 33
Horizontal, vertical and overhead position welding, brazing and soldering of ferrous and nonferrous metals. (1 lec hr., 14 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 31—Intermediate Welding (2)
PreReq: Weld 26
Theory and practical course in shielded metal arch welding; joint designs, preparation, and fit-up; mild steel electrodes and low hydrogen-type electrode applications and weld techniques; development of manipulative skills on common welding joints with mild steel and low hydrogen-type electrode in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions; emphasis on proficiency in vertical up welding with mild steel and low hydrogen-type electrodes; and preparation for AWS structural welding limited certification test in the vertical position. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 33—Sheet Metal Fabrication (4)
CoReq: Weld 30
Sheet metal pattern development and forming and shaping various sheet metal projects such as gutters, gutter miters, hangers, flashings, downspouts, expansion joints, etc. (8 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 34—Welding Fabrication (2)
PreReq: Weld 26
Basic welding fabrication with emphasis on safety and common industrial shop practices; interpretation of shop drawings and sketches; commonly used materials and supplies; layout on plates and structural steels; common joint designs and fit-up; oxy-acetylene cutting of plate and structural steel; basic structural framing; use of jigs and fixtures; common practices to control expansion and contraction of weldments and welding procedures. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 35—Metalworking Lab II (2)
CoReq: Weld 31 or 34 or 36 or 39 or 40 or prior completion of any
Open laboratory for students to complete assigned work or to develop proficiency in basic skills. The student must be enrolled in one of the courses listed above, or have credit in the courses that require this additional lab time. With instructor approval, course may be repeated for credit, up to 6 credits. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 36—Gas Metal Arc Weld (GMAW) (2)
Introductory course in semi-automatic welding with wire feeders; safety, basic electricity in welding, power sources, wire feeders, MIG gun and cable assembly, filler wires, shielding gases, selection and set-up of GMAW welding processes; set-up for solid micro-wire in short-circuiting mode for thinner metals or set-up for heavier welding in spray transfer mode; welding techniques and procedures for all-position welding. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 37—Flux Cored Arc Weld (FCAW) (2)
Introductory course in semi-automatic welding with wire feeders; safety, basic electricity in welding, power sources, wire feeders, MIG gun and cable assembly, filler wires, shielding gases, selection and set-up of FCAW welding; set-up with constant voltage and constant current power sources; types and size wires for positioned, all-position, and dual-shield FCAW; welding techniques and procedures for all-position FCAW welding. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 38—Gas Tungsten Arc Weld (GTAW) (2)
Introductory course in GTAW with air cooled and water cooled TIG torches; safety, basic electricity in welding, power sources, TIG torches, types of weld current, types and sizes of tungsten electrodes, shielding gases and flow meters, types and sizes of filler metal, set-up GTAW for commonly welded ferrous and nonferrous metals; joint design and fit-up for GTAW welding; welding techniques for GTAW of common ferrous metals, stainless steel, and aluminum. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 39—Metal Fab II Radial Line Development (2)
PreReq: Weld 25
Manual and machine process in sheet metal fabrication; direct measurement layout and pattern development including radial line development; procedures for layout, blanking, cutting, forming, use of mechanical joints, fasteners, and soldering; sheet metal fabrication of symmetrical and uniform tapering fittings; radial line development of patterns and sheet metal process. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 40—Qualification Procedures (2)
PreReq: Weld 26
A practical course in industrial standards for quality control in welding and welding fabrication; introduction to the common codes, specifications, and standards used for procedure qualification and welder certification emphasis on specific parts of these codes applying to workmanship and qualifications; certification requirements and applications of these codes to specific types of welded construction or fabrication; and development of qualification procedures and testing for welder certification with AWS D1.1-86 Structural Welding Code. (4 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 41—Advanced Welding (8)
CoReq: Weld 43
Advanced techniques in electric arc welding; prepares students for the qualification tests in the vertical and overhead positions on the guided bend testing machine. (1 lec hr., 14 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 43—Sheet Metal Pattern Development & Fabrication (4)
CoReq: Weld 41
Sheet metal pattern development procedures, techniques in construction of geometrical forms, concepts of multiview drawings and planes of projection, and principles of parallel and radial line development and triangulation. (8 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 50—Special Processes in Welding (8)
CoReq: Weld 53
Pipe joint preparation; all-position pipe welding with electric, ferrous and nonferrous metal; welding with oxyacetylene and electric arc; and aluminum and stainless steel welding with tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metallic inert gas (MIG). (1 lec hr., 14 lec/lab hrs.)
WELD 53—Pattern Development (4)
CoReq: Weld 50
Pipe joint preparation and pipe pattern development for basic fittings for heating and air-conditioning type of work. (8 lec/lab hrs.)