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WLDG-1373-001 Thermal Cutting I
Prerequisite: INMT 1305 - minimum grade of C
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
2018 WLDG Fundamentals Tool List Available in East Campus Bookstore
Material List: WLDG 1373 Consumable Kit available at East Campus Bookstore
10ga sheet 4"x2" 100
14ga sheet 4"x2" 100
3/8"x7" plate 10
3" Sch 40 pipe 1
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. Students shall bring paper and pen or pencil to each class meeting.
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. Students at all times must wear an approved shirt with the Amarillo College logo during class meetings. Failure to wear approved shirt will result in an absence for the entire meeting. 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 will 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. Any violation of this Code will be dealt with appropriately.
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.
Daily Attendance/Participation 20%
Lab Performance/Homework/Assessments 40%
Homework/Notebook 10%
Mid-Term 10%
Final Exam 10%
ANSI Safety Test 10%
Class Total 100%
>90%----------A
80-89%-------B
70-79%-------C
60 - 69%------D
< 59%---------F
Full attendance and participation in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Students will be allowed to make up one excused absence with the prior approval of the instructor. Four absences will result in a failing grade for the semester, this equals 25% of class missed. Any absences or tardiness need to be emailed to instructor prior to scheduled class meeting for consideration of exemption.
Class will begin promptly at the designated time for class, any student arriving after this time will be counted tardy and lose pts. for the meeting. Students must return from breaks promptly and on time. Students must be released by the instructor before leaving the class or lab meeting.
Students must legibly sign in and out of class and lab to be counted present.
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Class Meeting 1 TENATIVE SCHEDULE Class orientation, ANSIZ49.1:2012 welding safety and test.Issue homwork due meeting 5 read chapters 4 and 5 in Weld Skills book. Do home work sheets in workbook for those chapters tear them out of book to turn in. Answer study and discussion questions at the back of both chapters. Answer them on sheets of paper. Highlight in your book where you find the answer and write question number by highlight. this will help on open book test. |
Class Meeting 2 Correct and review welding safety test. Issue lockers and metal. |
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Class Meeting 3 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts. 3/8" plates practice cutting 1/2" strips. |
Class Meeting 4 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making bevel cuts on plate. 3/8" plates practice cutting 1/2" strips |
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Class Meeting 5 Collect homework. Oxy-acetylene cutting, making bevel cuts on plate. LAB #1 Issue homework due meeting 9 read chapters 6 and 7 in Weld Skills book do homework sheets in work book for those chapters tear them out of book to turn in. Answer study and discussion questions at the back of both chapters. Answer them on sheets of paper. Highlight in your book where you find the answer and write question number by highlight. this will help on open book test. |
Class Meeting 6 Oxy-acetylene cutting, piercing holes, cutting circles. |
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Class Meeting 7 LAB #2 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making square cuts and bevel cuts on pipe. |
Class Meeting 8 LAB #3 MID TERM EXAM over ch 4 and 5 |
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Class Meeting 9 Collect homework. LAB #4 |
Class Meeting 10 Oxy-acetylene welding, carrying a weld puddle, making weld beads. Flat position, 10 ga sheet metal, corner joints. |
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Class Meeting 11 LAB #5 O/A welding flat and vertical position, 10 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, and butt welds. |
Class Meeting 12 O/A welding flat and vertical position, 10 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, and butt welds. |
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Class Meeting 13 O/A welding flat and vertical position, 10 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, and butt welds. |
Class Meeting 14 Oxy Fuel Welding finals in flat and vertical. LAB CLEAN UP |
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Class Meeting 15 FINAL WRITTEN EXAM over ch 6 and 7 |
Class Meeting 16 Only 15 meetings because of Labor Day. |
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