Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - Cloned

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Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Includes setup and safe use of GTAW equipment as well as instruction in flat positions on joint designs.

Course Learning Objectives

Describe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; perform basic visual inspection of equipment; and demonstrate proper welding techniques of ferrous or non-ferrous metal in the flat position.

Objectives discussed/demonstrated in designated time segments, as established in the current semester quarter of WF/CE course master listings or specialized WF/CE business/industry generated contract.

Topics:

Safety review and Welding Preparation, Fitup, Setup, and welding techniques review

Effect of Too High or Too Low Current Settings; Electrode Size and Heat

Preparing Specimens for Testing

Restarting a Weld Bead with practice on project

Preheating and Post-heating procedures and practice

Welding ability of Metals

Square-Groove Welds, V-Groove, and Bevel-Groove Welds

Required Textbooks

Textbook: Modern Welding

Publisher: Goodhart-Wilcox

Evaluation Standards

Methods of evaluation for awarding of successful or unsatisfactory course completion: Class attendance (80%), completion of class assignments, class participation, student demonstration of course learning outcomes/skills with instructor feedback, and periodic performance reviews and assessments.

Instructional Methods

Lectures, hands-on activities, reading assignments, class participation, class/student participation, student demonstration with instructor feedback

Program Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the entire Welding Technology Program will have gained employability and/or improved employability skills.

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