Thermal Cutting I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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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

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Supplies

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

  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.

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  Expected Student Behavior

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  \ 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.

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  \ Shop Policy

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  \ 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.

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  \ Tools, Equipment, and Clothing

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  \ 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.

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

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  \ All students are expected to follow the Amarillo College Students Code of Conduct. 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. 

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  \ Attendance/Participation            15 pts/session possible            15 sessions            225 pts. possible

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  \ Projects/ Performance               15 pts/session possible            15 sessions            225 pts. possible

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  \ Homework/Exams                                                                                                 250 pts. possible

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  \ Oxy-fuel cutting Test                                                                                              100 pts. possible

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  \ Oxy-fuel welding Test                                                                                             100 pts. possible

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  \ Brazing/Braze welding Test                                                                                    100 pts possible

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  \                                                                                          TOTAL                        1000 pts. possible

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  \        <70%----------F

  Attendance

  \ Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning.  Students will be allowed to make up two excused absences with the prior approval of the instructor.  Extra shop time as needed to complete projects can be arranged on a "space available" basis.  Must have approval of instructor.

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  Calendar

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  \ \ Class Meeting 1  TENATIVE SCHEDULE \ \ Class orientation, welding safety, equipment setup and operation \	\ \ Class Meeting 2 \ Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts
  \ \ Class Meeting 3 \ Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts	\ \ Class Meeting 4 \ \ Oxy-acetylene cutting, making bevel cuts on plate \
  \ \ Class Meeting 5 \ \ Oxy-acetylene cutting, piercing holes, cutting circles \	\ \ Class Meeting 6 \ \ Oxy-acetylene cutting, making square cuts and bevel cuts on pipe \
  \ \ Class Meeting 7 \ \ Practice for oxy-acetylene cutting performance test \	\ \ Class Meeting 8 \ \ Oxy-acetylene cutting performance test \ \ FIRST WRITTEN EXAM \
  \ \ Class Meeting 9 \ \ Oxy-acetylene welding, carrying a weld puddle, making weld beads \	\ \ Class Meeting 10 \ \ Flat position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds \
  \ \ Class Meeting 11 \ \ Horizontal position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds \	\ \ Class Meeting 12 \ \ Horizontal position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds \
  \ \ Class Meeting 13 \ \ Vertical position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds \	\ \ Class Meeting 14 \ \ Vertical position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds \ \ SECOND WRITTEN EXAM \
  \ \ Class Meeting 15 \ \ Oxy-acetylene brazing, flux coated brass rods, 14 ga sheet metal \	\ \ Class Meeting 16 \ \ Oxy-acetylene braze welding, flux coated brass rods, 3/16" steel \

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  Syllabus Created on:

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  11/30/-1 12:00 AM