Sep 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ETM 2180 - Metal Fabrication and Casting


Theory and practice of sheet metal forming and fabricating, and hot metal casting. Explores the relationship between material properties and processing capabilities. Lab activities emphasize shearing, bending, welding, mechanical fastening, and sand casting. This course is also cross listed as a designated (ETM 2180C) service learning course.

Requisites: ET 1100 and ETM 1120 or 1130 and (CHEM 1210 or 1500 or 1510) and Advanced Standing in ETM
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to explain common material properties and characteristics.
  • Students will be able to explain common metal fabrication and casting manufacturing processes.
  • Students will be able to describe the impact of process selection on productivity, costs, quality and safety.
  • Students will be able to construct simple products using engineering drawings, and other appropriate manufacturing documentation utilizing metal fabrication and casting processes.
  • Students will be able to present technical topics orally, in writing, and graphically.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior and work effectively in a team environment.


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