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WLD 106 - Gas and Arc Welding


Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course covers the basic principles and practices of oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and electric arc welding. Emphasis is placed on practice in fundamental position welding and safety procedures.

Course Topics:

  • Introduction to Welding
  • Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Torch
  • SMAW Electrode Bead Building

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Flip Front Welding Hood (#10 Lens)
  • Welding Goggles (#5 Lens)
  • Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
  • High Top Leather Boots
  • 10” Channel Lock Pliers
  • Long Welding Gloves
  • Cotton Welders Cap
  • Clear Safety Glasses
  • Cotton Pants without Cuffs
  • Tip Cleaners
  • Short TIG Gloves
  • 14” Half-Round File

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59



Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate the setup and use of welding equipment in the SMAW welding process.
  2. Recognize and properly setup the Oxy-Acetylene Torch used in cutting various steels.
  3. Identify types of welding electrodes and describe their uses on various types of steel.
  4. Demonstrate the proper use of an Oxy-Acetylene Torch to make a proper cut on carbon steel.
  5. Demonstrate overlapping weld beads in the Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions using an E-6010 electrode and the SMAW welding process.
  6. Demonstrate overlapping weld beads in the Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions using an E-7018 electrode and the SMAW welding process.
  7. Demonstrate a multiple pass fillet weld on X” carbon steel plate in the 1F position to AWS standards.
  8. Demonstrate a multiple pass fillet weld on X” carbon steel plate in the 3F position to AWS standards.

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2022-2023