Thermal Cutting I Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

WLDG-1373-007 Thermal Cutting I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: INMT 1305 - minimum grade of C

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

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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 or Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• 1 or 2 Pound Sledge Hammer
• 10 Pound Welding Rod Container
• 12 Ga. Extension Cord
• 12” Crescent Wrench
• 3 – Four Inch C-Clamps
• Assorted Small Wrenches From ½ To 1” for Equipment Changes
• Cutting Goggles or Tinted Safety Glasses
• Flat and Half-Round File
• Grinding Shield
• Locking Pliers / C-Clamps
• Metal Marker
• Padlock
• Pipe Wrap-Around
• Slip Joint Pliers
• Small Flashlight
• Metal Straight Edge
• Striker and Matching Flints
• Tape Measure
• Tip Cleaner
• Welding Helmet with Extra Clear Lenses and Lens Cleaner
• Torch Set to Include:
  • Cutting Head
  • Gentec Inline Quick Connectors
  • Hose
  • Torch Body
  • Welding Tips: #0 and #1

 

Student Performance

 

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

Notebook & Class Equipment

Students are recommended to take notes during lectures and must maintain a class notebook containing homework assignments, 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!

 

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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.

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

Homework/notebook--------------------------------------------200 pts.

Midterm Performance Test ----------------------------------150 pts.

Final Exam---------------------------------------------------------150 pts.

Final Cutting Performance Test----------------------------200 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. 

 

 

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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.