Course Description
Students will learn practical layout and fabrication techniques. A primary focus will be sheet metal fabrication to safely operate equipment such as power shears, hydraulic press brakes, slip rollers, and finger brakes. Some welding techniques will be discussed and performed. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course. Long sleeves, a welding jacket and boots are required at all class meetings.
Prerequisite(s)
WELD 2124 or WELD 2224 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe operation of metal fabrication equipment.
- Demonstrate the most common fabrication equipment and the most economical method for a given task.
- Use measurement and layout tools used in today's fabrication shop.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and use shop prints and fabricate functional parts to size.
- Ability to fabricate metal using either the TIG or Mig process.
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective