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Thermal Cutting I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Jimmy Bradshaw (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jdbradshaw@actx.edu

Phone

8063354364

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107J

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

WLDG-1373-001 Thermal Cutting I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ETWR 1391 and MCHN 1343

Course Description

Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair and set up for manual and mechanized oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC). Instruction and practice in production cuts on carbon steel using manual and mechanical oxyfuel systems. Instruction and practice soldering and brazing carbon steel, stainless steel and copper using oxyfuel equipment. Practice and production of assembly cuts to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

WELDING SKILLS
5th Edition
Authors:  BJ Moniz and RT Miller
Publisher: American Technical Publishing
ISBN #978-0-8269-3084-2
 
WELDING SKILLS WORKBOOK
5th Edition
Author:  Jonathan F Gosse
Publisher:  American Technical Publishing
ISBN #978-0-8269-3085-9

Supplies

 

  • Bibs or Sleeves
  • Gloves
  • Head Covering, e.g. Welding Cap or Cotton Head Coverings
  • Heavy Denim or Wool Shirts
  • Jeans, Wool Pants, Coveralls or Overalls
  • Leather Boots

    Student Performance

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    \ Thermal Cutting I
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    \ 1.    Perform safety inspections of manual oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC) equipment and accessories.
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    \ 2.    Make minor external repairs to manual OFC equipment and accessories.
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    \ 3.    Set up for manual OFC operations on carbon steel.
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    \ 4.    Operate manual OFC equipment on carbon steel.
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    \ 5.    Perform straight, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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    \ 6.    Perform shape, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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    \ 7.    Perform straight, bevel edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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    \ 8.    Perform scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal, in flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.
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    \ 9.    Perform safety inspections of mechanized (OFC) equipment and accessories.
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    \ 10.Make minor external repairs to mechanized OFC equipment and accessories.
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    \ 11.Set up for mechanized OFC operations on carbon steel.
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    \ 12.Operate mechanized OFC equipment on carbon steel.
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    \ 13.Perform straight, square edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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    \ 14.Perform straight, bevel edge cutting operations in the flat position on carbon steel.
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    \ Perform soldering and brazing on various metals.

    \ Instruction and practice of equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, and set up for manual and mechanized oxyfuel gas cutting (OFC). Instruction and practice in production cuts on carbon steel using manual and mechanical oxyfuel systems. Instruction and practice soldering and brazing carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper using oxyfuel equipment. Practice and production of assembly cuts to be examined and tested according to Section 8 AWS SENSE QC10.

    Students Rights and Responsibilities

    Student Rights and Responsibilities

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    If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

    Expected Student Behavior

    Notebook & Class Equipment

    Students are recommended to take notes during lectures and should maintain a class notebook containing handouts and reference materials. Students shall furnish personal protective equipment to include safety glasses and have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department tool list.

     

    Shop Policy

    Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area.

     

    Tools, Equipment, and Clothing

    Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any preliminary class in the curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

     

    Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

     

    All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct including wearing appropriate AC Technical Education Logo shirts. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.

    Grading Criteria

    Students should complete all projects and performance tests at the REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LEVEL.  They will be scored on neatness, completeness, procedure, professionalism, attitude, attendance and punctuality, shop cleanup, and SAFETY PRACTICES.

    Attendance/Participation--------------------------------------200 pts.

    Projects/Performance------------------------------------------200 pts.

    SAFETY TEST---------------------------------------------------100 pts.

    Homework/notebook--------------------------------------------100 pts.

    Midterm Exam----------------------------------------------------100 pts.

    Final Exam---------------------------------------------------------100 pts.

    Oxyfuel Cutting Performance Test----------------------------100 pts.

    Oxyfuel Welding Performance Test---------------------------100 pts.

    TOTAL---------------------------------------------------------------1000 pts.

          >93%------------------A

          85-92%---------------B

          77-84%---------------C

          70-76%---------------D

          <70%-----------------F

     

     

     

     

     

     
       
       
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Attendance

    Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning.  Due to class schedules in the accelerated program, it will not be possible to have makeup days for classes which have been missed.  Students should make every effort possible to attend and be on time for all classes.  Being more than 20 minutes late for class or leaving early without the instructor’s permission will be counted as a ½ day absence. 

     

     

    Calendar

    Class Meeting 1 TENATIVE SCHEDULE

    CLASS ORIENTATION---Syllabus, Z49.1 Safety---Study guide, Safety film, Safety lecture/discussion, SAFETY TEST

    Class Meeting 2

    Issue lockers, tools, metal,--- engrave tools.  Oxyacetylene equipment setup and safe operation.

    Class Meeting 3

    Oxyacetylene cutting,  Making straight, square cuts on plate. Stopping and restarting cuts.

    Class Meeting 4

    Continued practice on straight cuts, making beveled cuts on plate 30 and 45 deg.angles.

    Class Meeting 5

    Cutting circles and cutting bolt holes of various sizes. cutting slots.

    Class Meeting 6

    Oxy-acetylene cutting, making square cuts and bevel cuts on pipe

    Class Meeting 7

    Practice for oxy-acetylene cutting performance test. MIDTERM WRITTEN EXAM

    Class Meeting 8

    OXYACETYLENE CUTTING PERFORMANCE TEST

     

    Class Meeting 9

    Oxy-acetylene welding, carrying a weld puddle, making weld beads with and without filler rods.

    Class Meeting 10

    Flat position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds

    Class Meeting 11

    Oxyacetylene welding, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds, horizontal position.

    Class Meeting 12

    Vertical position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds.

    Class Meeting 13

    Soldering, brazing,and braze welding on steel and copper, 14 ga  sheet steel.

    Class Meeting 14

    Brazing and braze welding continued, 14 ga and 1/8” sheet steel.

     

    Class Meeting 15

     Practice for final welding performance test              FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

    Class Meeting 16                                                   FINAL WELDING PERFORMANCE TEST                SHOP CLEANUP

     

    Additional Information

    SAFETY IS OUR ONE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN.  NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN ANY SHOP WITHOUT SAFETY GLASSES, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR.  ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE AMARILLO COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.  COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE IS MANDATORY FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION.

    Syllabus Created on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM

    Last Edited on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM