Revised 08/2023

AUB 106 - Basic Sheet Metal Operations (4 CR.)

Course Description

Teaches the use of metal straightening tools, basic straightening operations, shrinking, filling, sheet metal damage, and repair procedures. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hour per week.

General Course Purpose

This course is a one-semester course designed to teach the student procedures for straightening sheet metal and the use of appropriate tools for a particular repair process. Laboratory will offer practical experience in basic sheet metal straightening procedures.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite or Corequisite: AUB 127.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Understand basic procedures for straightening sheet metal
• Identify and use the appropriate tools required for a basic sheet metal repair operation including disassembly
• Explain and plan a basic sheet metal straightening operation
• Understand and exhibit personal and shop safety practices
• Understand and exhibit body panel alignment procedures
• Disassemble, overhaul (rebuild) and repair bumper assemblies, front and rear
• Properly apply, shape, sand and grind body filler
• Dissemble door, hoods decklids, exterior lighting for repair or replacement.

Major Topics to Be Included

• Disassembly procedures
• Sheet metal straightening procedures
• Sheet metal hand tools
• Composite (plastic) repair procedures
• Body fillers