Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: 2608A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (2608A). Purpose of Testing Physical Properties of Materials; Mechanical Testing Machines; Tension Test; Compression Test.
PART 2 (2608B). Transverse or Beam Test; Shear and Torsion Tests; Hardness Testing, Impact Testing; Miscellaneous Tests for Ductile Materials; Testing of Nonmetals.

Course #: 2536A-C
Duration: 30 hours
Course Prerequisites: Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (2536A). Selection of Materials; Definition of Material Properties; Composition and Characteristics of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals and Alloys.
PART 2 (2536B). Composition and Characteristics of Ceramics, Concrete, Glass, Graphite, Mica, Asbestos, Plastics, Elastomers, and Plastic.
PART 3 (2536C). Structure and Properties of Woods, Paper, Textiles, and Coatings.

Course #: 2520A-D
Duration: 40 hours
What Students Learn: PART 1 (2520A). Cutting Tools; Efficient Machining; Workpiece Holding Devices; Machine Tool; Machine Tool Controls.
PART 2 (2520B). Powder Metallurgy; Casting Process; Plastics and Rubber; Hot Working of Metals; Cold Working of Metals.
PART 3 (2520C). Heat Treatment; Welding Techniques; Magneforming; Electrical and Chemical Machining; Ultrasonics; Surface Protection.
PART 4 (2520D). Metrology Caliper; Micrometer; Gage Blocks; Optical Flat; Sine Plate; Automatic Assembly.

Course #: 6569A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (6569A). The History and Development of Transfer Devices; Manual and Power-Operated Devices; Indexing; Cam and Roller Drives.
PART 2 (6569B). Devices Used for Linear Transfer; Chain Transfer Devices; Linkages; Trolleys; Bar Systems; Walking Beams; Compound Motion Transfer Devices.