MFG 131 - Piping Design, Fitting, & Fusion **

3 Credit(s)

Practical soldering and brazing of copper and steel tubing will be covered. Several joining processes will be used to fabricate and repair the various connections and fittings used in piping systems including swaging, flaring, chemical bonding, threading, pressing, soldering, and brazing. Black iron and galvanized pipe, pipefittings, and hand valves for water and gas will be discussed, as well as PVC pipe and connections. Students will have the opportunity to a Ridgid NC3 Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC).

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier I
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify various piping materials (e.g., PVC, CPVC, copper, steel, PEX, HDPE) and their appropriate applications.

CLO 2) Students will interpret piping schematics, blueprints, and isometric drawings for residential, commercial, and industrial systems.

CLO 3) Students will measure, cut, thread, and bend piping accurately using manual and power tools.

CLO 4) Students will perform fusion techniques including soldering, brazing, pressing, and glueing with precision and safety.

CLO 5) Students will conduct pressure testing and leak detection procedures in compliance with local codes and standards.

CLO 6) Students will calculate pipe lengths, angles, and offsets using mathematical formulas and layout tools.