Upon completion, students should be able to heat treat materials. This course covers the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include testing, heat treating, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, and material selection. Upon completion, students should be able to specify basic tests and properties and select appropriate materials on the basis of specific properties. This course is a study of the principles and analysis of stress within machines and structural elements.
Emphasis is placed on various types of loads including static, impact, varying, and dynamic loads.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in analyzing stress in mechanical joints, welds, beams, and columns. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in defining part geometry, program development, and code generation using CAM software. This course provides an in-depth study of CAM applications and concepts. Emphasis is placed on the manufacturing of complex parts using computer-aided manufacturing software. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using CAM software.