32420390Fundamentals of Metallurgy
Course Information
Description
Introduction to metallurgy with emphasis on applications, selection, identification methods and alloy influences. Properties are studied utilizing testing, micro-structure interpretation and heat treatment processes. Tool steels, weld heat effects, failure analysis as well as machinability variations in cast iron, alloy steels and non-ferrous materials are covered in detail.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Identify the mechanical and physical properties of metals

  2. Identify the components of a phase diagram

  3. Identify industrial applications of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

  4. Conduct Rockwell hardness, Brinell hardness, and tensile tests

  5. Analyze macro etch and micro etch in ferrous and non-ferrous materials

  6. Construct heat treat procedures, to a predetermined hardness, for various ferrous alloys

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