Intro to Metal Manufacturing

Intro to Metal Manufacturing

Individuals are introduced to a basic hands-on practical application of information and learned skills required by metal working industries. Areas of study include familiarization of various metals, industry forms of measurements and specification, fastening systems, welding, and machine tool operation. Safety, teamwork, workplace ethics, and employer-employee relations are also stressed. As time and skill level permit, individuals may design and fabricate projects related to the metals manufacturing industries.

Career Exploration:

Welding & Metalworking

Course Outline

SEP/FEB VIDEO INSTRUCTIONAL PROJECTS

Week 1:

Week 2:

Week 3:

Week 4:

“Basic Shop Safety”

“Power Tool Accidents”

“Keepin’ It Safe”

“Building a Skilled Workforce"

shop introduction

demo soldering (low temp)

demo brazing (med temp)

Oxy/Ace Welding

project introductions

wire soldering

grinding/sanding plates

copper tube soldering

OCT/MAR

Week 5:

Week 6:

Week 7:

Week 8:

“Careers in Metalforming”

“Oxy/Ace Safety”

“How A Car Is Built”

“Drill Press Video”

metal shapes (availability)

demonstrate cutting steel

demonstrate cutting thin material

cutting shapes, drilling & tapping

bolt sizing

thread counts

cutting steel plates

tapping gauge

NOV/APR

Week 9:

Week 10:

Week 11:

"Sander/Grinder"

"Electric Arc Welding"

"Electric Safety"

demonstrate plasma cutting

demonstrate electric welding

demonstrate welding steel plates

cutting steel shapes

pyramids/templates

welding joints