APM 221 — Materials, Processes, and References (5 cr)
In this course, apprentices will explore metallurgy, material properties and characteristics, related standards, and processes commonly used to manipulate materials. Apprentices will begin by learning about material composition and characteristics of the five basic metals: steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and brass (copper). This course will then explore manufacturing processes used to manipulate metals, such as machining, casting, and forging, as well as processes that change their chemical composition, including heat treatment. The apprentices will also learn about and practice inspection techniques such as hardness testing and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques with modern equipment. Hands-on the project for this course includes materials testing, heat treatment, case hardening, casting, and material sample identification projects. Throughout the course, apprentices will research materials and processes in a shop reference, Machinery’s Handbook. (SCC)
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