WAF – Welding

A study of ferrous metals with emphasis on lab work primarily in oxyacetylene cutting and forehand fillet welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Further study of joints and symbols on mild steel in all positions in accordance with American Welding Society Qualification Tests will be conducted. Lab training in brazing of ferrous metal will also be covered.

A study and application of machine selection and classification of electrodes. Basic welding techniques using electrode 7018 fillet weld for plate build up and for joints in the following positions: flat (1F), horizontal (2F), vertical (3F) and overhead (4F).

A study of the standard welding symbol and its application in welding blueprint interpretation.

This course will study the application and use of continuous consumable wire electrode application with GMAW and FCAW equipment. Properties of gases with regard to flow and regulation in will also be presented. Welding techniques are studied in relation to welding steel.

The study of standard GTAW equipment; welding of metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel; considerations given to variables such as shielding gas types, size and types of tungsten electrodes and filler material will be covered.

This course will provide utilization of various destructive and nondestructive weld testing techniques in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS), American Society Mechanical Engineer (ASME), and American Petroleum Institute (API). Instruction and information on basic principles of metallurgy will be covered as well as a study of ferrous and nonferrous, physical and chemical properties of metals.

Advanced study of the application and use of continuous consumable wire electrode application with GMAW equipment. Primary emphasis on aluminum vee groove plate with backing and mild steel open root plate and pipe.

Advanced study of the application and use GTAW equipment. Primary emphasis on open root using multiple passes and cup walking technique for pipe welding procedures. Students will be tested on 2G, 5G, and 6G positions.

An advanced study of shielded metal arc welding as it relates to joining two pieces of steel together using a backing strip with E7018 and open root with E6010 root and E7018 fill and cover passes for 100 percent weld in positions 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G.

This class will focus on layout along with fabrication techniques as related to structural welding. Emphasis will be on construction of projects to tolerances using small groups and blueprints as applicable to industry settings. A variety of welding processes and all welding positions will be used.

An advanced study of shielded metal arc welding with primary emphasis on open root pipe welding using multiple passes and weaving techniques. Open root pipe welding in all positions using E6010 for root pass and E7018 for fill and cover passes according to American Welding Society Qualification Tests.

The student will choose one of the following three paths at the time of registration:

1. Capstone project,
2. Welding internship
3. Specialized welding process.

Topics of chosen path are discussed regularly with instructor throughout the semester. This course may, include an internship at a local welding facility or entail the design and fabrication of a welding project on site or selecting an official weld certification test and pass an unofficial welding certification test that best suits the student’s career.

This is a cooperative work experience that provides students an experiential learning practice. Under the supervision of the assigned faculty member, the student will gain work experience directly related to the student’s major. Each student who is enrolled in the internship course shall also enroll in an on-campus seminar.

This is a cooperative work experience that provides students an experiential learning practice. Under the supervision of the assigned faculty member, the student will gain work experience directly related to the student’s major. Each student who is enrolled in the internship course shall also enroll in an on-campus seminar.