WLD 151 Fabrication I

Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.

Pre-requisite(s): DFT 110, WLD 110, and WLD 112 or WLD 121.
Course is typically offered in Fall 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.
Prepare a comprehensive written plan to fabricate a welded project, plan must be 90%complete prior to submission to instructor for approval.Note this project will be designed /drawn in the DFT 119 class during the Spring semester. The fabrication drawing.
Prepare a parts lay out of a welded fabrication within a .25 tolerance.
Prepare metal for fabrication using industrial machinery to within a .125 tolerance.
Assemble fabrication project (with GMAW tack welds)within .0625 of square.
Prepare a GMAW Welding Procedure Specification in accordance with AWS D1.1 appropriate for the base metal and electrode .
Weld Fabrication project using the GMAW welding process per the parameters established on the Weld Procedure Specification in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Prepare a daily written project summary journal reflecting project progress until all entries are rated as 90% complete by the instructor.