SHME 150 Hand Tools and Machines

Students learn how to use various specialty hand tools in the shop atmosphere and the proper use of metal cutting shears, bending machines, forming machines, and common power tools. Students learn about circumference rules, framing squares, numerous marking tools, metal cutting shears, and joining tools. Students learn about machines to form complex seams, cleats and locks used in the fabrication and assembly of ventilation fittings.

Credits

5

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

1

Outcomes

1. recognize layout, marking tools and how they are used in the sheet metal industry
2. recognize various types of hand and power shears and how they are used in the sheet metal industry
3. recognize power sheet metal seam forming machines and how they are used in the sheet metal industry
4. recognize power sheet metal shearing machines and how they are used in the sheet metal industry