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WLDG-1373-002 Thermal Cutting I
Prerequisite: OSHT 1320, 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
Fundamentals of Welding
Publisher: AWS (American Welding Society 2019)
IBSN: 978-1-64322-052-9
Fundamentals of Welding Lab Manual
Publisher: AWS (American Welding Society 2019)
IBSN: 978-1-64322-053-6
SUPPLIES
Computer (laptop or tablet type)
AC logo long sleeve shirt
Jeans, wool pants, coveralls or overalls -- (no rips or frays)
Plain cotton t-shirts -- (no designs/imprints or v neck/low cut shirts)
Leather Boots -- (steel toed preferred)
Welding cap
Heavy duty welding Gloves
Light leather work Gloves
Leather welding Jacket
Safety glasses
Tinted Oxyfuel safety glasses (shade #5)
Heat shield hand pad
Grinding face shield
Large tool bag or box
12 oz Ball peen hammer
12” crescent wrench
4 each -- 4” C-clamps
Wrench set ranging from ½” to 11/8”
Flat and Half round Files
Locking pliers
Slip joint pliers
Soap stone set
Metal paint marker
2 each -- Combination padlock
Pipe wrap-around
12” Combination square (metal straight edge)
Small flashlight
Striker and matching flints
Tape measure (16’ or larger)
Torch tip cleaner
Oxyfuel torch set including:
Oxyfuel torch body
Oxyfuel torch cutting head
Oxyfuel cutting tip size #0 and #00
Oxyfuel welding tip size #0 and #1
Gentec Inline Quick Connectors
Chipping hammer
Wire Brush
4.5” Angle Grinder
20 each -- 4.5” Grinder Hard rock disks (thick)
20 each -- 4.5” Grinder flap disks 36 grit
3 each -- 4.5” Grinder hard rock pipeliner disks (thin)
4 each -- 4.5” Grinder wire wheel
Three Ring heavy duty binder 3”
8.5”x11” College ruled paper
Graph paper (4 square/inch)
Three ring dividers
Consumables
100 pieces -- 10 gage 4”x2”
100 pieces -- 14 gage 4”x2”
10 pieces -- 3/8”x7” flat plate
1 piece -- 3” SCH 40 pipe
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. 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, punctuality, shop cleanup, and SAFETY PRACTICES.
The final overall grade will be determined as follows:
Attendance/Participation----20% of grade----16 sessions------------1600 pts. possible
Projects/Performance -------40% of grade----15 projects-------------1500 pts. possible
Homework/Notebook--------10% of grade----6 Homework items-----600 pts. possible
Midterm and Final-------------30% of grade---------------------------------200 pts possible
TOTAL 3600 pts. possible
PROJECTS
Straight edge torch cut 100 pts. possible
Beveled edge torch cut 100 pts. possible
Shapes torch cut 100 pts. possible
Torch cut combination plate (straight, beveled, shape) 100 pts. possible
3" pipe straight cut 100 pts. possible
3" pipe beveled cut 100 pts. possible
Butt weld 100 pts. possible
Lap weld 100 pts. possible
T-weld 100 pts. possible
Combination plate welds in 2G, 3G positions 100 pts. possible per position
Final Project 100 pts. possible
Beads on plate without filler metal 100 pts. possible
beads on plate with filler metal 100 pts. possible
corner joint welds 100 pts. possible
Online AWS lessons 8,9,10 with associated homework
AWS Lab Manual labs 1-9 under oxygas cutting
Sense Level 1 Module 8 Test
>90%------------A
80-89%---------B
70-79%---------C
60-69%---------D
<60%-----------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, welding safety, equipment setup and operation |
Class Meeting 2 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts |
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Class Meeting 3 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making straight cuts, stopping and restarting cuts |
Class Meeting 4 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making bevel cuts on plate ASSESSMENT #1 |
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Class Meeting 5 Oxy-acetylene cutting, piercing holes, cutting circles |
Class Meeting 6 Oxy-acetylene cutting, making square cuts and bevel cuts on pipe |
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Class Meeting 7 Track torch and Bevel machine Oxy-acetylene cutting |
Class Meeting 8 Oxy-acetylene cutting performance test MID TERM EXAM |
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Class Meeting 9 Brazing and soldering steel and copper |
Class Meeting 10 Brazing and soldering steel and copper |
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Class Meeting 11 Oxy-acetylene welding, carrying a weld puddle, making weld beads. Flat position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds |
Class Meeting 12 O/A welding Flat and Horizontal position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds ASSESSMENT #2 |
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Class Meeting 13 O/A welding Vertical position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds |
Class Meeting 14 O/A Vertical position, 14 ga sheet metal, tee welds, lap welds, butt welds
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Class Meeting 15 FINAL LAB PRACTICAL |
Class Meeting 16 FINAL WRITTEN EXAM, LAB CLEAN UP |
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