Iowa Western: Mechanical

Mill, Lathe, Grind 1 & 2

Students will learn the proper use of machine tools to manufacture parts from metal alloys, and the importance and proper use of engineering documentation in the development process. Aluminum, primarily due to its ease of machining, will be used to learn basic procedures. Steel will be introduced to illustrate the variation of properties of materials. Students will set up and operate lathes for the first half of the semester and then move on to milling machines for the second half. They will be required to manufacture, from drawings, parts to tolerances as close as .003 inch. The instructor will ensure the students' safety and ability to accomplish these tasks throughout the course. This course will be invaluable to engineering students, graduate students in all research laboratories, and anyone planning to become involved in a manufacturing environment.

Introduction to Welding

This course is designed to develop an understanding of the nomenclature of welding processes, equipment, and materials used in the various types of gas and electric welds. Techniques, positions, and trade terms are stressed. Fusion welds on different types of metals using gas and electric arc are introduced as well as cutting of ferrous metals with the oxyacetylene torch.

Introduction to Industrial Electricity

This unit will introduce the student to basic electricity, electric motors, and industrial motor controls.

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

This course investigates the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics. The topics covered emphasize common components and their function within a circuit.

Tech drafting

Introduction to Technical Drafting introduces the basic skills and techniques used in. manual drafting. Drafting instruments, media and drawing reproduction methods are examined Techniques of construction and projection are examined as well as auxiliary and sectional views.

AutoCAD

Technical Drafting with AutoCAD introduces students to the basic skills required to create 2D drawings using AutoCAD software. Topics include but are not limited to, establishing drawing files, layers, element creation and manipulation, applying dimensions, text placement, and plotting.

Blueprint reading

Machine Shop Blueprint Reading covers the fundamentals of reading and interpreting blueprints in a machine shop setting. Topics include drafting symbols* dimensions, measurements and view interpretation.

CAD/CAM

Computerized Numerical Control / Computer Aided Manufacturing provides the students with an opportunity to study all steps in the computerized numerical control and computer-aided manufacturing system. This includes the advantages and disadvantages of CNC /CAM, terms, definitions, controlling media, hand programming, computer assisted programming, drafting methods of CNC / CAM, and set up and operation of computerized, numerically controlled machine tool.

Professional Portfolio

Professional Portfolio Development is a course applicable in an Arts and Sciences program or an Applied Science program. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the Applied Business and Industrial Technology Program and as a guide to developing and writing a portfolio of experiential learning which can be documented as college level learning. The Career Strategies component assists students in identifying and developing strategies for securing and maintaining employment in their career fields. Emphasis will be placed on job searching and on-the-job success, communications skills, leadership and understanding the concepts of entrepreneurship. Competencies will be developed in job market assessment, the identification of employer expectations, resume planning and preparation, application and telephone techniques, interview styles, and effective follow-up procedures. Students will compile a Personal Professional Portfolio for use in job searching and career management.

Strength of Materials

Strength of Materials examines the result of loads applied to machine and structural elements. The stress and strain resulting from tensile, compressive, torsional and flexural loads will be calculated.