FAB2100 Sheet Fabrication 3
Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students expand sheet metal skills related to pattern making, seam constructing and edge treating.
- Prerequisite
- FAB2090: Sheet Fabrication 2
- Parameters
- Access to a fabrication work centre, complete with basic sheet forming and fastening tools, and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in sheet metal practices.
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe and give examples of parallel line developments
1.1 list and describe the following pattern developments:
1.1.1 parallel line
1.1.2 radial line
1.1.3 triangulations
2 create a parallel line development, using standard drawing and layout practices
2.1 prepare a parallel line development
2.2 create a systematic sequence of operations to fabricate a parallel line product
2.3 identify and describe the purpose of a:
2.3.1 standing edge
2.3.2 single hem
2.3.3 double hem
2.3.4 wired edge
2.4 describe how to calculate the material allowance for a wire edge
2.5 explain the use of the following patterns:
2.5.1 full
2.5.2 half
2.5.3 pierced
2.6 identify and describe the use of the following seams:
2.6.1 plain lap and flush lap
2.6.2 inside and outside lap
2.6.3 single and double seam
2.6.4 grooved joint
2.6.5 Pittsburgh lock
2.7 calculate the material allowance for a:
2.7.1 double and a single seam
2.7.2 Pittsburgh lock
3 apply sheet metal fabrication principles and skills to fabricate a product, using parallel line development
3.1 explain how to provide adequate air quality for welding, soldering and finishing
3.2 describe:
3.2.1 the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
3.2.2 proper storage of consumables
3.2.3 a safety plan in case of an accident
3.3 explain how and when to use:
3.3.1 combination, straight and aviation snips
3.3.2 notchers
3.3.3 squaring shears
3.4 explain how to sweat solder lap, single- and double-seamed joints
3.5 explain when it is appropriate to use:
3.5.1 spot welders
3.5.2 solid rivets
3.5.3 pop rivets
3.6 describe how to forge and tin solder coppers
3.7 select the appropriate flux for ferrous and non-ferrous applications
3.8 demonstrate basic sheet metal process and fabrication skills related to specific seam and edge treatments and fastening techniques
3.9 list criteria to assess a sheet metal product and apply it to the evaluation of a completed product
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
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