Metals Engineering

This course will give the student the opportunity to apply Science, Technology, Mathematics, & Engineering theories in order to create functional projects.  Students will be expected safely operate and manipulate industry equipment in order to create these projects.  These machines include:  the metal lathe, milling machine, drill press, aluminum foundry, MIG/ARC welding equipment, surface grinders, all hand tools, and CNC equipment (mill, lathe, and plasma cutter).
Students will be expected to learn and or use mathematical theories in order problem solve specific problems while machining parts, looking a blueprints, and calculating before and after effects of finished parts.

Skills that are learned and reinforced include but are not limited to:

• Basic addition/subtraction 
• Multiplication/division, geometry/algebra/trigonometry
• Measurement and scales
• Project organization
• Machine lab safety
• Tolerances
• Machining techniques

Learner Expectations:
Identify and practice all safety and first aid techniques 
Safely operate all power and hand machinery 
Demonstrate planning, measurement, and layout procedures
Classify and identify various metals and their use
Read and adjust a dial caliper
Use necessary chemicals safely in the work place 

If you are interested in the high paying careers of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Tool & Die Making, Tool & Die Design, Robotics & Automation, and Systems Engineering then this course is a great place to further explore those fields. Our facilities are spectacular and students will have greater opportunity to utilize our CNC, Automation, and computer-aided design equipment!