Standard |
WLD 153 Flux Cored Arc Welding
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for successful flux cored arc welding (FCAW). Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standards welds. Topics include: FCAW safety and health practices, FCAW theory, machine set up and operation, shielded gas selection, and FCAW joints in all positions.
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FCAW Safety and Health Practices |
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2 |
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FCAW Theory |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Machine Set Up and Operation |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
4 |
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Shielded Gas Selection |
Credit |
5 |
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FCAW Joints in All Positions |
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Prerequisite: |
WLD 100 |
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Corequisite: |
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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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FCAW SAFETY AND HEALTH
PRACTICES |
4 |
3 |
3 |
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Size and setting |
Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machine. |
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Personal protection |
List and apply basic FCAW safety and health practice rules. |
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Electric shock |
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Fire and explosion hazards |
Discuss common safety rules. |
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FCAW THEORY |
4 |
2 |
3 |
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Theory |
Define FCAW. Apply FCAW theory to welds. |
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MACHINE SET UP AND OPERATION
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4 |
3 |
3 |
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Size and Setting |
Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machine. |
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SHIELDED GAS SELECTION |
3 |
2 |
3 |
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Identification and selection |
Identify and select the correct gas for each welding application. |
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FCAW JOINTS IN ALL POSITIONS |
5 |
30 |
28 |
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Fixed position welding |
Perform fillet welds in fixed position. |
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Perform grooved welds in 1G, 2G, and 3G upward positions. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
American Welding Society http://www.amweld.org/
Welders Bookstore http://www.amweld.org/
Althouse, A. D., & Turnquist, C. H. (1992). Modern welding. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
http://www.goodheartwillcox.com/
American National Standards Institute. (Latest Edition). ANSI codes and standards. New York: Author.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (Latest Edition). ASME codes and standards. New York: Author.
American Welding Society. (Latest Edition). AWS codes and standards. Miami: Author.
Giachino, J. W., et al. (1992). Welding skills and practices. Kalamazoo, MI: Books Demand.
Griffin, I. H., et al. (Latest Edition). Welding processes (3rd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.
Sacks,
R. J. (Latest Edition). Welding
principles and practices (4th ed.). Peoria, IL: Bennett.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jbennett.htm
Smith, P. (Latest Edition). Welding skills and technology. New York: McGraw-Hill.