CEUs

1 LU

Cost

$5 – AIA and ASLA Members

$10 – Non-Members

Location

Stewart Iron Works

Program Overview

Registration deadline noon on May 8.

The purpose of this class is to break down the specification, fabrication, and finish of decorative and ornamental metals.

Participants will learn the complete manufacturing process from code, safety, and health use. Starting with engineering/shop drawings, through fabrication to finish and installation. Design and specification are the core to making sure the product produced achieved the desired protection and safety often associated with fencing/railing and other protective design features. Also selecting the correct finish for the environment, the metals will be installed in to provide long term protection is paramount. Producing the products in a safety conscious/responsible process. Participants will see the different safety protocols in place in the facility.  

Presented by the AIA Cincinnati Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN).

Schedule

• Introduction and Safety (5min)

• Production Tour and History of Stewart Iron Works (10min)

• Casting and Pattern Making Process and Casting Cleaning (10min)

• NOMMA Finishes: Levels 1-4 (10min)

• Finishing Process: Galvanizing, Anodizing, Power Coating, and Electrostatic Wet Coat (20min) 

• The program will be followed by lunch.

Learning Objectives

This course is a facilities tour and walking class designed to educate the architectural and design community about the means and methods for decorative and ornamental metals fabrication and finish. Based upon use, health, and safety along with aesthetics.  

•  Participants will learn the complete metal casting process from mold making, casting, and finishing of decorative metal details.

• Participants will learn the NOMMA finish types 1-4 along with the work/process of achieving each standard type. Finish selection is often determined by use and environment the finished product will be installed in.

• Participants will learn the common metals finishing process along with recommended applications for each finish.  Finish selection is often determined by use and environment the finished product will be installed in.

• Participants will be exposed to the safety protocols and learn about safe production methods during the tour.

Continuing Education Details

Course Number: CRAN2023.a

Instructional Delivery Method: Live

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 4.5.2025

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner

Advance Learner Preparation: None

AIA CES Provider Statement

AIA Cincinnati is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 088. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.