WLD 110 Cutting Processes

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

This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasmaarc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.

Co-requisite(s): WLD 112 or WLD 121 .
Course is typically offered in Fall.
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 ANSI Z49.1-2005 (Safety in Welding and Cutting and Allied Processes) not to exceed a maximum of 3 violations.
Demonstrate set up and maintenance practices on various cutting equipment, so that it performs optimally according to performance standards.
Use an oxy-acetylene outfit, plasma cutting equipment, and other cutting equipment to: a.Cut a straight marked line on various thickness steel plate. b.Cut various shapes out of carbon steel plate. c.Cut carbon steel plate to a bevel d. Gouge and wash processes.