INDS 130 - Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

2 Credit: (2.25 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2.25 Contact Hours:

This course examines properties of metals and the tests to determine their use, chemical metallurgy, producing iron and steel, physical metallurgy, shaping and forming of metals, properties and nonferrous alloys, properties of steel, surface treatments, powder metallurgy and classifications of steels. Stress, strain and strength of materials are also covered.
OFFERED: spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Upon successful completion of this course, given a written exam, the student will be able to perform the following functions with an accuracy of 75%.

Define the basic properties of iron and how it is made.
Define the purpose and use of the elements that added to iron.
Define the different tool steels and their use.
Identify steels by the S.A.E. and A.I.S.I. identification system
Define the various heat treating processes and identify the equipment used.
Identify the different temperature measuring devices and how they are used.
Explain how the design and machining of steels affect the results in heat treatment and performance in application.
Define the characteristics and use of: (1) Stainless steel, (2) High speed steel, (3) Aluminum, and (4) Carbide steels.
Describe the effects of heat caused by fatigue on die molds.