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METALS
LEWISTON-ALTURA HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is designed as a basic introduction to metals. Through the use of a textbook, workbook, classroom demonstrations, and hands-on experiences students will gain a basic knowledge of the safe and proper use of metal, metal working machines, and tools. . Students will be required to pass safety test before using the equipment.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
| OE Code:172302 | Course code:01 | Qu./Sem. class | 67.5 Hours | ½ credit |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is designed as a basic introduction to metals. Through the use of a textbook, workbook, classroom demonstrations, and hands-on experiences students will gain a basic knowledge of the safe and proper use of metal, metal working machines, and tools. . Students will be required to pass safety test before using the equipment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Students will be aware of careers available in the metals industry.
- Students will learn some basic information about metals and their properties.
- Students will learn how to complete a sheet metal project safely using the proper tools and machines.
- Students will learn how to complete a foundry project safely.
- Students will learn how to use a milling machine safely.
- Students will learn how to use a metal lathe safely.
COURSE LENGTH
This class will meet for one full block per day for one quarter or ½ block for a semester.
TEXT
Metalwork Technology and Practice
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1 Careers in Metalworking
Unit 2 Introducing Metals
Unit 3 Personal Safety in Metalworking
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH METALS
Unit 4 Iron
Unit 5 Steelmaking
Unit 6 Kinds of Steel
Unit 7 Nonferrous Metals and Their Alloys
Unit 8 Metal Designation and Identification
PLANNING
Unit 9 Reading Drawings and Making Sketches
Unit 10 Product Planning
MEASURING AND LAYOUT
Unit 11 Linear Measurement
Unit 12 Layout Tools
Unit 13 Layout Techniques
Unit 14 Micrometers and Veniers
BENCHWORK
Unit 15 Hand Sawing
Unit 16 Cold Chisels
Unit 17 Files and Filing
Unit 18 Wrought Metal Bending
THREADS AND THREAD CUTTING
Unit 19 Screw Threads
Unit 20 External Threading with Dies
Unit 21 Internal Threading with Taps
SHEET METAL PROCESSING
Unit 29 Sheet Metal Pattern Development, Hand Tools, and Cutting Tools
Unit 30 Bending Sheet Metal
Unit 31 Sheet Metal Manufacturing Methods
METAL CASTING AND FORMING
Unit 32 Sand Casting
Unit 36 Melting and Pouring Metal
HEAT TREATING
Unit 41 Heat Treatment of Steel
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING
Unit 49 Holding Workpieces for Machining
Unit 50 Lubricants and Cutting Fluids
LATHES AND LATHE OPERATION
Unit 58 The Metalworking Lathe
Unit 59 Methods of Holding Workpieces in a Lathe
Unit 60 Lathe Cutting Tools, Toolholders, Cutting Speeds and Feed Selection
Unit 61 Sharpening Lathe Cutting Tools
Unit 62 Drilling, Reaming, Countersinking, and Counterboring in a Lathe
Unit 63 Straight Turning, Facing, and Boring
Unit 64 Taper Turning
Unit 65 Knurling
Unit 66 Filing and Polishing
Unit 67 Cutting Threads on the Lathe
MILLING MACHINES AND MILLING OPERATIONS
Unit 68 Milling Machines
Unit 69 Workpiece-Holding Devices and Accessories
Unit 70 Milling Cutters
Unit 71 Cutting Speeds and Feeds for Milling
Unit 72 Milling Flat Surfaces, Bevels, and Chamfers
Unit 73 Procedures for Squaring Stock
Unit 74 Milling Grooves and Keyways
Unit 75 Drilling and Boring Operations
Unit 76 Dividing or Indexing Operations
EVALUATION