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Layout and Fabrication I Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Jimmy Bradshaw (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jdbradshaw@actx.edu

Phone

8063354364

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107J

Office Hours

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Course

WLDG-1372-001 Layout and Fabrication I

Prerequisites

Corequisite: MCHN 1343 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

An introduction to layout as it is applied to development of patterns and drawings for the fabrication of sheet metal and structural shapes. Calculations involve joint/bend allowance and metal forming. Projects develop skills in print interpretation and the use of shears, breaks and hand tools.  

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

SHEET METAL, SECOND EDITION

ISBN 0-8269-1910-3

Supplies

Triangular Architect Scale

0.7mm Mechanical Pencil w/ extra leads (or 5mm)

10” 30/60 Degree Triangle

8” 45 Degree Triangle

Vinyl Eraser

Drafting Tape or Dots

Drafting Quqlity Compass with

Student Performance

  1. Understand and apply proper shop safety practices.
  2. Read a steel rule / tape measure accurately.
  3. Understand and apply mathematical formulas for layout and fabrication.
  4. Know and apply geometric construction principles.
  5. Know and be able to lay out orthographic projections.
  6. Use orthographic projections to develop templates for sheet metal components.
  7. Understand the safe use of sheet metal working equipment.
  8. Draw patterns using parallel line construction, radial line construction, and triangulation.
  9. Fabricate sheet metal parts using hand tools and machinery.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are required to take notes during lectures and to maintain a notebook.  Notebooks should contain handouts, reference materials, formula sheets, tests, homework assignments, and task lists.  Students will furnish a scientific calculator and PPE to include SAFETY GLASSES.  Students shall furnish the required text.

 

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, Keep YOUR lab clean and orderly.  Keep all safety shields/guards on equipment in place at all times.Notify the instructor of any faulty wiring, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts.  NO HORSEPLAY IS TOLERATED WHATSOEVER.  Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered.  Never enter the shop area without your safety glasses!!

 

Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any assigned task.  Come to the shop with the proper tools  and equipment specified for the class.  Failure to dress for work  or to bring the required equipment will count as an absence.

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!  No drugs tobacco,drinks, or food allowed!

Grading Criteria

The final overall grade will be computed using the following relevant components:

   LAYOUT AND FABRICATION PROJECTS / PERFORMANCE----------------40%

   DAILY ATTENDANCE / PARTICIPATION----------------------------------------------20%

   WRITTEN TESTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20%

   TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS / NOTEBOOK------------------------------------------20%

 

          >93%------------------------A

          85-93%--------------------- B

          77-84%----------------------C

          70-77%----------------------D

          <70%-------------------------F

 

Attendance

Attendance and participation in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning.  Students are responsible for participating in an attendance management system as designated by the instructor.  Attendance / participation grades may also reflect homework, class preparation, punctuality, housekeeping, proper dress, and required equipment, supplies, and text.  Students should make every effort possible to attend and be on time for all classes.  Being more than 20 minutes late for a class or leaving early without the instructor’s permission will be counted as a ½ day absence.  ( Being late accumulates---i.e. more than 10 minutes late for 2 classes counts the same as being more than 20 minutes late for a class---- a ½ day absence).

Calendar

                                                              TENATIVE SCHEDULE

Class 1: Class Orientation, Shop Safety

Class 2: Instruction and practice in basic drafting skills and techniques.

Class 3: Continue with practice in basic drafting skills and techniques.

Class 4: Sheet Metal working tools and machinery------------TEST 1—Basic drafting skills

Class 5: Using Patterns and Cutting sheet metal

Class 6: Using Patterns and Cutting sheet metal  (continued).

Class 7: Parallel Line Development

Class 8: Parallel Line Development (continued).

Class 9: Triangulation--------------------------TEST 2----Patterns and Parallel Line Development

Class 10: Triangulation (continued).

Class 11: Radial Line Development

Class 12: Radial Line Development (continued).

Class 13: Making and Using Patterns--------------------TEST 3---Triangulation and Radial Lines

Class 14: Making and using Patterns (continued).

Class 15: FINAL EXAM----AND----SHOP CLEANUP

Additional Information

SAFETY IS OUR ONE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOP WITHOUT SAFETY GLASSES, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR.  ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE AMARILLO COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE IS MANDATORY FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION.

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11/30/-1 12:00 AM