2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

WLD 106 - Intermediate Welding


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Two lecture. Two lab.

Advanced arc welding procedures, equipment, and safety techniques. Instruction in the selection of electrode, gas, cups, and filler rod for gas tungsten arc weld (GTAW) welding. Techniques and practice in welding butt-joint, t-joint, lap and corner joints in various positions and numerous cutting procedures.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. identify and follow shop policies and procedures, clean and maintain work area and leave in a safe condition, and clean and store hand tools, cutters, fixtures, attachments, etc;
  2. identify and follow general shop safety rules and procedures, identify and use shop protective equipment, recognize and identify danger areas in a welding shop, practice arc welding safety, exhibit personal safety awareness, report hazards, and dispose of scrap metal chips, shavings trash and waste;
  3. select shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment;
  4. pass AWS certification standard in all positions using E7018 electrodes;
  5. demonstrate the ability to control arc blow;
  6. demonstrate the use of the carbon arc torch arce weld cast iron;
  7. remove slag from a weld, mechanical and manual, inspect and test welds, and perform grinding operations;
  8. make horizontal position welds;
  9. make vertical down position welds;
  10. make overhead position welds;
  11. perform cutting operations and setup of equipment;
  12. arc weld cast iron;
  13. pass AWS certification standard in all postitions using E6010 electrodes;
  14. list causes and effects of disrotion;
  15. demonstrate knowledge of gas tungsten arc weld;
  16. demonstrate tequniques for controlling distortion.


Prerequisite(s): WLD 102