Title: Identify types of metals.
Course: Industrial Maintenance Technology I (13203-I) > Section: Demonstrating Mechanical Skill with Hand and Power Tools

Identification should include methods, such as visual inspections and spark testing, that yield information (i.e., properties of given materials such as weight, strength, corrosion resistance) to consider when selecting materials for various maintenance applications, such as repairing or fabricating mechanisms.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are procedures for identifying types of metals?
- Why is it necessary to determine metal types?
- What resources exist to assist in identifying metals?
- Why is it important to identify types of metals when welding?