WLD 160 - Fabrication Welding

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools.

Prerequisite(s): Take WLD 142.

Course Topics:
Introduction to fabrication equipment and welding projects from blueprints.

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

Required Materials:
Fixed Shade Welding Hood with 2” x 4” Lens #10 Shade
Welding Sleeves
Long sleeve welding shirt (Denim/Carhartt Type)
Pants without Cuffs (Denim/Carhartt Type)
High Top Leather Boots
Clear face Shield 5 pack
Face Shield Headgear
Pair of Stick Gloves
Pair of Tig Gloves
Chipping Hammer
Wire Brush
Welding Cap
Channel Lock Pliers
3 pair Clear Safety Glasses 4 ½” Dewalt Grinder
14 ½” Pipeliner File
Shade 5 Cutting Glasses
20- 4 ½ Grinding discs
Tape Measure
Pair of Side cutters
Small Wedge
Pack of 10- 2% Thoriated Tungsten 1 /8”
2- 1/8” Gas lenses
5- #5 Gas Lens Cups
5- #8 Gas Lens Cups
2- Gas Lens Insulators
5- 1 /8” Collets
2- Back Caps
Small Flashlight
1 0” Adjustable Wrench
WP-17 Tig Rig with Power Cable & Power Block

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.   Setup and operate a press brake, plate roller, ironworker, tube bender.
2.   lnterpret detailed fabrication blueprints.
3.   Complete projects within the specifications given on a blueprint.
4.   ldentify and properly use the tools associated with fabricating.
5.   Describe the steps taken to complete a blueprint.

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023