457-345 - Metal Fabrication
Focuses on development of layout and fabrication skills through a sequence of exercises and a final project. Students use equipment including a CNC shear, CNC press brake and CNC cutting table. (Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in 103-159 Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office; 442-331 Welding Print Reading; 442-357 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 (GMAW 1); 804-360 Occupational Mathematics 1)
4 Credit hours
36 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
457-346 - Advanced Fabrication Techniques
Enhances metal fabrication skills and techniques by developing fixtures, programming CNC press brakes and lasers, and finishing, while making a variety of projects. (Prerequisite: 457-345 Metal Fabrication)
4 Credit hours
36 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours
457-347 - Metallurgy for Welding
Provides instruction and information on the basic principles of metals. Explores the behavior of metals and the processes which affect them. Explores the most common metals used in industrial processes.
1 Credit hours
18 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
457-348 - Metal Cutting and Forming Processes
Develops knowledge of plasma, laser and water jet cutting systems and forming processes. Safety and maintenance are emphasized as students practice cutting techniques on projects. (Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in 804-360 Occupational Mathematics 1)
3 Credit hours
36 Lecture hours
72 Lab hours