MCHN 1401 - Sheet Metal I

Institution:

Odessa College

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Description:

(3-3) 4 hours An introduction to the materials, tools and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Review of trade math problems involving measurement of lines, area, volume, weight, and geometric fi gures. Introduction of types and uses of hand, layout and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines. Practice of material types and properties along with the principles of layout and metal forming. The student will identify common sheet metal and hand tools and machines; identify and select common fasteners; match materials and their properties; select materials for proper applications; and list layout procedures. The student will calculate area, volume and weight of geometric fi gures; use hand and layout tools; bending and forming machines, fasteners, parallel and radial line development, and triangulation in developing patterns; and cut, bend, form and join sheet metal fi ttings. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 8, 10) Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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