Standard |
Introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques. Topics include: MIG welding, oxyfuel welding, metal cutting techniques, resistance welding, unibody welding techniques, weld removal techniques, and safety procedures, and plasma arc cutting.
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Competency Areas |
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MIG Welding |
Class |
2 |
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Oxyfuel Welding |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Metal Cutting Techniques |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Resistance Welding |
Credit |
4 |
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Unibody Welding Techniques |
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Weld Removal Techniques |
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Plasma Arc Cutting |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite:: |
ACR 100, ACR 107 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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MIG WELDING |
3 |
5 |
10 |
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Classifications |
Identify the three classes of welding. |
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Setup and operation |
Explain, set up, and properly operate a MIG welding machine. |
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Techniques and procedures |
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Demonstrate ability to use MIG welding in application of 6 basic welding techniques. |
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Identify basic welding joints and properly make each with MIG welding equipment. |
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OXYFUEL WELDING |
3 |
2 |
3 |
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Classifications |
Identify oxyfuel welding equipment, and 3 flames used. |
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Set up and operation |
Demonstrate ability to set up equipment. Light and adjust 3 flames properly. |
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Techniques and procedures |
Explain general brazing and soldering techniques. |
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Demonstrate ability to use oxyfuel equipment to braze and solder. |
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Demonstrate ability to fusion weld with steel rods. |
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METAL CUTTING TECHNIQUES
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3 |
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3 |
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Equipment set up |
Identify cutting equipment. Demonstrate the ability to set up equipment. |
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Techniques and procedures |
Light and adjust proper cutting flame properly. |
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Demonstrate ability to cut different thickness of metal. |
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Identify and properly cut metal with mechanical cutters. |
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RESISTANCE WELDING
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2 |
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3 |
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Equipment |
Identify resistance welding equipment. |
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Techniques and procedures |
Determine how and when to use resistance welding. Properly set up and use resistance equipment. |
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UNIBODY WELDING TECHNIQUES
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3 |
2 |
3 |
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Metal identification |
Identify high strength steels. Explain how it is affected by heat ranges. |
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Temperature sticks |
Explain why and how to use temperature sticks. |
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Techniques and procedures |
Follow proper cutting and welding techniques. |
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WELD REMOVAL TECHNIQUES
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2 |
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3 |
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Equipment |
Identify weld removal equipment. |
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Techniques and procedures |
Demonstrate ability to properly remove weld joints, spot welds, braze joints. |
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
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2 |
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Procedures |
List safety procedures important to each welding operation. |
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Perform all welding and cutting operations using proper safety procedures. |
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PLASMA ARC CUTTING |
2 |
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3 |
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Demonstrate safe use of plasma equipment, procedures, and operations. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Althouse, A. D., et
al. (1984). Modern welding. South
Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Deroche, A. G., &
Hildebrand, N. N. (1986). The principles
of auto body repairing and repainting (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Audiovisuals
Chudy, H. T. (1988). The complete guide to automotive refinishing
(2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive collision estimating and
repair. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Deroche, A. G. (1988).
Automotive refinishing handbook.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
I-CAR. (1984). Unibody auto collision repair (Series
1-9). Des Plaines, IL: Author.
Sacks, R. J. (1981). Welding: Principles and practices (rev
ed.). Peoria, IL: Bennett & McKnight.
Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. (1988). Setting up welding equipment: State program (Slide and Cassette). Atlanta: Author.