Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate safe working habits in the welding lab.
2. Demonstrate the proper setup and breakdown of an oxyacetylene welding station.
3. Choose the right size welding torch to weld 1/8" inch thick sheet metal.
4. Weld beads on 1/8" inch thick sheet metal.
5. Demonstrate the proper setup and breakdown of an oxyacetylene cutting station.
6. Choose the right size cutting tips for 3/8" inch thick and ½" inch thick carbon steel plate.
7. Cut shapes out of 3/8" and ½" inch thick carbon steel plate.
8. Use the mechanical track torch to cut and bevel 3/8" and ½" inch thick carbon steel plate.
9. Demonstrate the proper procedure to set up a multi process welding machine to perform shielded metal arc welding.
10. Demonstrate direct current electrode positive using an E6010+ (5P+) electrode.
11. Demonstrate direct current electrode positive using an E7018 (Low Hydrogen) electrode.
12. Describe the operating characteristics of an E6010+ (5p+) electrode using AWS specification A5.1.
13. Describe the operating characteristics of an E7018 (Low Hydrogen) electrode using AWS specification A5.5.
14. Recognize lap joints and tee joints in all Positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
15. Weld butt joints, lap joints and tee joints in all Positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
16. Write a paper describing the different steps for writing a welding procedure.
17. Write a paper describing the process of welder qualification and how the welder is tested to a particular welding procedure.
18. Describe the difference between the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structure Code Book and the American Petroleum Institute’s 1104 Pipeline Code Book.
19. Describe nondestructive examination on welded coupons using visual inspection referencing the AWS D1.1 code book for acceptance criteria.
20. Demonstrate nondestructive examination on welded coupons using Non Destructive Examination hand tools (Fillet Weld Gage, V-WAC Gage, Butt Weld Reinforcement Gage).
21. Describe destructive examination on welded coupons using the bend tester in the welding lab referencing the AWS D1.1 Code book for acceptance criteria.
22. Demonstrate destructive examination on welded coupons using the bend tester in the welding lab referencing the AWS D1.1 code book for acceptance criteria.
Recommended text book: Contact the current Welding Instructor for the recommended text.
Personal supplies provided by the welding student:
1. Safety glasses that meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 specification for safety glasses.
2. Welding Helmet with a number 10 shade welding lens.
3. Clear plastic cover lenses to protect the welding lens.
4. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting goggles with a number 5 shade lens.
5. Welding gloves and material handling gloves.
6. Leather welding sleeves or heavy denim work shirts and pants. NO POLYESTER.
7. Leather boots or shoes. NO TENNIS SHOES.
8. Suitable head covering (welding cap).
Tools required and provided by the welding student for this course:
1. Metal tool box at least 8 inches by 16 inches. 8 X 16.
2. 10 inch crescent wrench.
3. Channel Lock Pliers or slip joint pliers.
4. Vise grip pliers.
5. 12 inch combination square
6. 10 foot or 25 foot tape measure
7. Soap stone holder with soap stone or a metal marking pencil.
8. Oxyacetylene cutting tip cleaners.
9. Chipping hammer.
10. Nicholson pipe liner file.
11. Wooden handle wire brush.