Thermal Cutting I Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

WLDG-1373-020 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

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 #978-0-8269-2993-8

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

 

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

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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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!

 

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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            100 points possible                                                16 sessions     1600 pts

Projects/ Performance               100 pts/session possible            16 sessions                                 1600 pts.

Homework/Exams                                                                                                                               300 pts

Oxy-fuel cutting Test                                                                                              100 pts. possible

Oxy-fuel welding Test                                                                                             100 pts. possible

Brazing/Braze welding Test                                                                                    100 pts possible

                                                                                         TOTAL                        3800 pts. possible

 

       >90%----------A

       80-89%-------B

       70-79%-------C

       60-69%-------D

       <59%----------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.

 

Calendar

Class Meeting 1  TENATIVE SCHEDULE

Class orientation, welding safety.

Class Meeting 2

Introduction to the Lab. Oxy-acetylene set up.

Class Meeting 3

Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts

Class Meeting 4

Oxy-acetylene cutting, making  straight cuts on plate.

Class Meeting 5

Oxy-acetylene cutting, beveling, 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

 

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

08/21/19 4:02 PM

Last Edited on:

08/21/19 4:02 PM