METALS (SHEET METAL, WELDING, & MACHINING)
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING - DFME
This semester long, introductory course in technical drawing is designed primarily for the student with no previous drafting experience. A beginning course in mechanical drafting utilizing primarily computer aided drafting software in which the student will study the need and use of drafting in industry. Students will learn to make simple sketches and drawings involving the use of shape description, size description, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawing,and simple auxiliaries.
Highlights: Sketching, 3D Modeling & Printing, Puzzle Cube Project, Marble Maze Project
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
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METALS I
An introductory course in metal work for the student who is interested in bench metal, sheet metal, ornamental metal, forging, heat treating, foundry, cutting, finishing, beginning welding and lathe. Where appropriate, students will be introduced to power machinery such as the milling machine and lathe. Safe and proper use of all equipment will be stressed and reinforced during related project work and lab exercises.
Projects: Small Parts Tray, Small Dust Pan, Large Dust Pan, Chisel, Giant Dice, Flower, etc
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
METALS II
This is the second course in metal work. It is designed to expose the student to additional metalworking processes introduced in the beginning class, but major emphasis will be placed on learning to use machine tools. These include the lathe, milling machine, vertical and horizontal band saws and grinders. The welding of metal may also be introduced. The skill and knowledge one must have to work safely in these areas are highly stressed. Projects will be made to implement this technical material.
Projects: Plasma cutting, Welding, Mill & Lathe Projects
Prerequisite: C- or better in Metals I
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12