MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

WLD103  20036-20052

Basic Blacksmithing and Metal Shaping

1.

Explain and demonstrate safety practices for operating equipment and tools used in blacksmithing and metal shaping. (I)

2.

Explain and demonstrate practices and techniques used in basic blacksmithing and metal shaping. (II-IX)

3.

Use basic equipment to produce typical wrought iron products. (II-IX)

4.

Perform basic metal shaping processes. (II-IX)

5.

Explain and demonstrate different finishing processes for metals. (IX)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

WLD103   20036-20052

Basic Blacksmithing and Metal Shaping

I. Safety

II. Modern Blacksmith

III. Materials, Properties, and Heat Treating of Metals

A. Iron

B. Steel

C. Non-ferrous: brass, bronze, copper, aluminum

IV. Forge

A. Types and construction

B. Safe lighting of the forge

V. Anvil

A. Placement mounting

B. Parts and uses

C. Tools

1. Hammers

2. Tongs

3. Punches

4. Chisels

5. Shears

VI. Forging Exercises

A. Straightening

B. Squaring

C. Tapering

D. Upsetting

E. Bends

1. Right angles

2. Curves

F. Offsets

G. Twisting

H. Peening

I. Piercing

J. Heading

VII. Shaping Metal

A. Shrinking

B. Stretching

C. Rolling

D. Bending (brakes)

E. Edges

F. Sand bag

G. Planshing

VIII. Fasteners

A. Mechanical

1. Bolts and screws

2. Rivets

3. Hems

B. Adhesives

1. Cohesive

2. Adhesive

C. Welding

1. Fusion welding

2. Brazing

3. Soldering

4. Resistance

5. Friction

IX. Finishing Processes

A. Temper colors

B. Peening

C. Blasting shot and abrasive

D. Plating

E. Painting