WLD 112 Fabrication/Welding 1

Comprehensive skills necessary for the fabrication of metal products. This course introduces basic blueprint reading and shop fabrication techniques, shielded metal arc, GMAW, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. These skills are learned in the context of assigned and graded practice projects and written tests.

Credits

12

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Interpret blueprints that are typically used by metal fabrication shops and apply knowledge of the types of lines, dimensioning, views, notations, abbreviations, welding symbols and steel nomenclature
2. Demonstrate entry-level skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene cutting, and the practice of safe welding-shop work methods while welding in all positions (flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical)
3. Use gas shielded and cored wire technology in the application of wire drive process, prepare weld test specimens, and perform weld tests
4. Practice proper care, setup, and use in the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of carbon and stainless steel sheet material, including the testing of weld samples
5. Apply knowledge of forming, fitting, and welding processes to demonstrate entry-level fabrication techniques using proper layout and geometry