WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing and soldering processes.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate safe practices in a welding shop environment following established Shop Safety Procedures in accordance with ANSIZ49.1-2005 (Safety in Welding and Cutting and Allied Processes) not to exceed a maximum of 3 violations resulting in grade point
Use established procedures for fit-up of T and lap joints established in compliance with AWS D1.1
Demonstrate knowledge by written examination of SMAW equipment and operation in compliance with AWS EG4.96 with a minimum score of 75.
Demonstrate knowledge by written examination of GMAW equipment and operation in compliance with AWS EG4. 96 with a minimum score of 75.
Demonstrate knowledge by written examination of OFC equipment and operation in compliance with AWS EG4.96 with a minimum score of 75.
Produce visually acceptable Fillet welds in 2-F position on .375 plate with the SMAW process in compliance with AWS D1.1
Produce visually acceptable Fillet welds in the 2-F position on .375 plate with GMAW process in compliance with AWS D1.1
Produce acceptable cuts with OFC equipment in compliance with AWS EG2.0.
Demonstrate knowledge by written examination of SMAW Electrode classification in compliance withAWS A 5.1 with a minimum score of 75.
Demonstrate knowledge by written examination of GMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS A 5.15 with a minimum score of 75.