Secondary processing is required to transform cast and wrought metal products into finished metal parts. Secondary processes include machining, fabrication, thermal treatments, and surface finishing.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.9

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • List common machining processes
  • List discontinuities common to cutting and abrasive machining operations
  • List common fabrication processes
  • List discontinuities common to fabrication processes
  • Understand the differences among the various heat treatments
  • Define a quench crack
  • Understand the severe danger of hydrogen embrittlement

Language: English
Micro-module: No
Micro-module Series: No