Course Overview
In this course, students will learn about different types of metals and their chemical, mechanical and physical properties. Students will learn to identify steel and common metals, and modify steel properties through various heat treating processes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify safety hazards associated with heat treating steel.
- Explain properties of various metals that impact machining operations.
- Identify types of steels and their respective applications in machining operations.
- Identify types of non-ferrous metals and their applications in machining operations.
- Heat treat steel using processes such as hardening, tempering and annealling, to modify its properties.
- Perform steel hardness test to verify the modification of its properties.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Materials and Metallurgy (MACH 1518) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- CNC Machinist Technician
Diploma Full-time
- Machinist Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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