WEL3615 BASIC WELDING PROCESSES I
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.
Catalog Description:
WEL3615 - Basic Welding Processes I (3 hrs.)
General shop safety and proper PPE is emphasized in this course. This lecture class is arranged to study the basic set up and operations of the GMAW process, the SMAW process, and the OFC process.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
None.
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to safety, the GMAW, SMAW, and OFC process set up and operations.
Core Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will pass written test on: weld shop safety and PPE, equipment set up and manipulation of the GMAW, SMAW, and OFC processes. The student should have a basic understanding of filler metal selection, polarity, consumable parts, and proper flowrate for various gases.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Determine the proper PPE needed for the welding process they will be practicing, and identify safety issues, and how to correct them.
- Be able to select the correct polarity, filler metal, have knowledge to replace consumable parts, and adjust the flowrate on GMAW machines.
- Be able to select the correct polarity, filler metal, and have knowledge to replace consumable parts, on SMAW machines.
- Be able to determine the correct tip and flow rate needed, to safely cut material with the OFC process. Understand different torch attachments, and how they can be used.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Safety
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Discuss the importance of paying attention to safety issues when working in the welding field.
- Identify the various types of burns that might occur during welding.
- Name the most commonly used PPE used for welding.
- Describe the proper use of hand tools, and the proper care of hand tools.
UNIT 2: GMAW
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Name the metal transfer methods and there uses.
- Explain the electrical terms voltage, electrical potential, amperage, and electrical current.
- Explain how changes in the gun angle affect the weld bead shape and penetration.
- Be able to determine what electrodes and shielding gas are commonly used.
- List the parts needed to make up the equipment of a gas metal arc welding machine.
UNIT 3: SMAW
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Describe in general terms the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.
- Explain how heat is produced for arc welding.
- Explain the differences in welding with each of the three types of current.
- Explain how arc force can affect welding and the ways it can be controlled.
UNIT 4: OFC
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to
- Explain how the flame-cutting process works.
- Name factors to consider when choosing which gas to use.
- Explain how to safely use an oxy-acetylene torch.
- Identify the parts of a complete oxyfuel system.
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
Updated 2/22/2024
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