Course Description
The student will describe the physical properties of various metals and alloys, the classification of ferrous and non-ferrous steel, the effect of alloying elements, and the results of heat treatment.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define the various structures of materials in crystal lattice formation.
- Explain the normalizing and annealing processes for metals.
- Describe the purpose and uses of the time-temperature transformation curve.
- Describe the tempering process and its uses.
- Describe the effect of welding on microstructure.
- Describe the effects of machining on microstructure.
- Describe the solidification process.
- List the various ingredients of cast irons, steels, and stainless steels.
- Describe the processes used to refine iron ore in the production of cast iron and steels.
- Describe the processes used to produce steels, cast irons, and stainless steel.
- Recognize the major regions and ranges of the iron carbon phase diagram.
- List and describe the various alloying elements in ferrous metals and the purpose of each.
- Define heat treatment and the factors that influence its effectiveness.
- Describe the phases of the quenching process and the various media used.
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective