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 Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Fabricate a metal assembly according to a plan including preparation of material, lay out, fit up and tack welding, welder qualification, acceptable welds using a WPS, finishing, and journal.
Use metal fabrication machinery safely and effectively to produce parts with the specifications needed according to a blueprint within 1/8” tolerance.
Create a comprehensive fabrication plan from a blueprint including parts list, material list, work schedule, cost estimate, and weight.