Select materials for various machining applications.
Identify nonferrous metals.
Heat treat carbon and alloy steels.
Case harden low carbon steels.
Test the hardness of heat treated steels.
Interpret the results of hardness testing.
Describe the effect alloying elements have on steels.
Course Description Introduces the basic science of cutting metals, including material structure, properties, alloying and testing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals with emphasis on machining performance and tooling applications. Credits: 2