WLD 215 Fabrication/Welding 4

Understanding of materials used in, and skills necessary for, the fabrication of metal products. Instruction and practice in fabrication techniques, GTAW, SMAW, and wire drive processes. Concepts in material science that pertain to fabrication and welding will be presented and tested in a laboratory environment. These skills and concepts may be learned producing actual metal products, some of which may be marketed. This course develops skills taught in Fabrication/Welding 1, 2 and 3. Under certain circumstances, the class may be taken as an introductory course.

Credits

Prerequisite

WLD 112 and WLD 113 and WLD 114. Second year standing or instructor consent or performance test and written examination

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a confident mindset and proficiency when interpreting 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. Apply knowledge of forming, fitting, and welding processes to demonstrate intermediate-level fabrication techniques using proper layout, geometry, as well as safe operation of programmable equipment, crane, forklift, and other heavy machinery
3. Identify various types of the more common commercial metals, their basic atomic and crystalline structure, their mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of metals, and the effects of alloying elements
4. Demonstrate intermediate-level techniques 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)
5. Apply prior knowledge and setup parameters of gas shielded and cored wire technology of wire drive equipment operation and processes
6. Engage in practical application of industry standards in use of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of carbon and stainless steel sheet material, including the testing of weld samples