MACH 145 Materials for Machining

2 credits

This course covers materials study, including the identification and use of different varieties of materials and of the effects of the different alloying elements within the materials. Also included is instruction on the heat treatment of steel.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission

Corequisites: MACH 113, MACH 143, MACH 162, and MACH 175

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify metals and other machinable materials
Demonstrate the harding of high carbon steels
Paraphrase some of the theoretical processes of heat treatment
Name some of the SAE identify number for steel and aluminum

Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20