WLD 103 - Welding Technology II

• Provide a general orientation to the advanced SMAW process.
• Verbalize the importance of safety during all phases of welding.
• Provide an orientation to welding codes as they apply to the qualifications of welders and procedures.
• Define destructive testing and present a brief description of the different methods of destructive tests.
• Provide a thorough understanding of the methods for identifying unknown metal composition in order to determine weldability.
• Provide a technical description, practical applications and general procedure outline for welding cast iron and surfacing of steel for wear and restoration.
• Describe the Gas Metal Arc Welding process and the method of applications, in order to assure familiarization of the process prior to hands-on training.
• Set-up, adjust, and shut down GMAW equipment to ensure job efficiency and to promote safety.
• Identify the methods of metal transfer obtainable with GMAW process based on visual appearance, equipment, materials, and machine setting.
• Identify the most common welding defects and their causes and learn the appropriate method of correction.
• Provide a general orientation to the method of operation, type of equipment, and application of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process.
• Develop a standard set of procesures for properly setting up, adjusting, and shutting down GTAW equipment to improve job efficiency and safety.
• Develop a general understanding of the various types of steel with regards to carbon content, weldability, and common welding difficulties.
• Describe the effects of welding current, shielding gases and electrodes as related to weld penetration and weld quality.
• Identify, interpret, and apply welding symbols.
• Exhibit ethical/professional behavior in attendance, class conduct, assignment completion, teamwork and constructive peer feedback.