WELD 1935 CNC Plasma Cutting
This course provides training using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Plasma Cutting Table to develop the skills necessary to make high quality programed cuts on carbon steel plate. Topics include: Safety and Health in the Fabrication Shop, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The student will have the opportunity to program and cut out parts for the manufacturing sector as well as spending time making custom signs and art work (1 lect., 4 lab)
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Major Topics
- Safety and Health in the Fabrication Shop.
- The Arc Pro 1200 cutting table.
- Hypertherm 65, 85-plasma cutter.
- The steps to cutting a part.
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.
- CNC cutting software.
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Pass the S/P2 on line Welder Safety Test with a score of 100% to gain admittance to the welding lab.
2. Demonstrate safe working habits while in the welding lab.
3. Demonstrate the proper technique for general maintenance and cleaning of the Arc Pro 1200 cutting table.
4. Demonstrate the proper set up and use of the Arc Pro 1200 cutting table.
5. Demonstrate the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
6. Demonstrate the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.
7. Demonstrate the use of CNC cutting software.
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
Recommended Text Book: Contact the current Welding Instructor for the recommended text.
Personal Supplies Provided by the Student.
1. Safety glasses that meet American National Standards Institute (ANZI) Z87.1 specification for safety glasses.
2. Leather gloves for material handling.
3. Long pants (Blue Jeans, Carhartts). No Shorts
4. Long sleeve denim work shirt. 100% cotton, No polyester.
5. Heavy leather work boots or shoes. No sandals, No Tennis shoes.
6. 8 – 16 GB USB Flash Drive.